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George Wendt was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He attended a strict Jesuit prep school and then dropped out of Notre Dame University after a few uneventful years. He worked with the Windy City's famed Second City comedy troupe from 1974-1980. He is best known for playing Norm Peterson on the hit televison series... See full bio »

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2013 Portlandia (TV series)
George Heely
Off the Grid (2013) … George Heely
 
2012 Merry In-Laws (TV movie)
Mr. Claus
 
2012 A Christmas Wedding Date (TV movie)
Klaus
 
2012 Kickin' It (TV series)
Uncle Blake
Kickin' It on Our Own (2012) … Uncle Blake
 
2012 The Seven Year Hitch (TV movie)
Mr. Henderson
 
2011 Harry's Law (TV series)
Franklin Chickory
American Girl (2011) … Franklin Chickory
 
2011 Hot in Cleveland (TV series)
Yoder
Where's Elka? (2011) … Yoder
 
2010 The Stay-At-Home Dad (TV series)
Gerard Gold
 
2010 Ghost Whisperer (TV series)
George the Plumber
The Children's Parade (2010) … George the Plumber
 
2010 Less Than Kind (TV series)
Tiny
Road Trip (2010) … Tiny
 
2010 Cubed (TV series)
George Wendt
Episode #1.20 (2010) … George Wendt
 
2009 Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe (TV movie)
 
2009 Santa Buddies (video)
Santa Claus
 
2009 Opposite Day
Corporate Exec #1
 
2007-2009 Family Guy (TV series)
Norm Peterson
Three Kings (2009) … Norm Peterson (voice)
Road to Rupert (2007) … Norm Peterson (voice)
 
2008 Bryan Loves You
Mr. Flynn
 
2008 Unnatural Causes
Chuck
 
2007 The Green Green Grass (TV series)
Cliff Cooper
 
2007 Saturday Morning
Harold
 
2007 LA Blues
Mickey
 
2007 Imperfect Union (TV movie)
Duke
 
2006 Santa Baby (TV movie)
Santa Claus
 
2006 Masters of Horror (TV series)
Harold Thompson
Family (2006) … Harold Thompson
 
2006 Modern Men (TV series)
Tug / Tug Clarke
Give 'Til You Learn (2006) … Tug
Timmy Can You Hear Me? (2006) … Tug Clarke
Pilot (2006) … Tug
 
2006 Guy Walks Into a Bar (TV movie)
 
2005 Edmond
Pawn Shop Owner
 
2005 As Seen on TV (short)
Donald
 
2005 The Life Coach
George
 
2004 Rock Me, Baby (TV series)
Monty
Not-So-Grand Parents (2004) … Monty
 
2004 House of Dreams (TV series)
Host
 
1991-2003 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Bob Swerski
Halle Berry/Britney Spears (2003) … Bob Swerski (uncredited)
John Goodman/Tragically Hip (1995) … Bob Swerski (uncredited)
Danny DeVito/Bon Jovi (1993) … Bob Swerski (uncredited)
Tom Arnold/Neil Young (1992) … Bob Swerski (uncredited)
 
2003/I King of the Ants
Duke Wayne
 
2003 My Dinner with Jimi
Bill Uttley
 
2002 Frasier (TV series)
Norm Peterson
 
2002 Teddy Bears' Picnic
General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
 
2002 Becker (TV series)
Frank
V-Day (2002) … Frank
 
2001 Strange Relations (TV movie)
Howard
 
2001 Odessa or Bust (short)
The Chef
 
2001 Prairie Dogs (short)
Actor
 
2001 Robertson's Greatest Hits (TV movie)
Tom Robertson
 
2001 The Gift of the Magi (short)
Shopkeeper
 
2000 Madigan Men (TV series)
Carl
Meet the Wolfes (2000) … Carl
The Kid's Alright (2000) … Carl
The StrikeCarl
 
2000 Wild About Harry
Frankie
 
2000 The Prime Gig
Archie
 
2000 The Pooch and the Pauper (TV movie)
Sheldon Sparks
 
2000 The List (TV series)
Guest Host
Episode dated 22 June 2000 (2000) … Guest Host
 
2000 Lakeboat
First Mate Collins
 
2000 Garage: A Rock Saga
Pitching Coach
 
1999 Outside Providence
Joey
 
1998 Rupert's Land
Ivan Bloat
 
1998 Alien Avengers II (TV movie)
Charlie
 
1998 Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (video)
Policeman (uncredited)
 
1998 Anarchy TV
Abbey Archer
 
1997 The Naked Truth (TV series)
Les Polonsky
 
1997 Spice World
Film Producer
 
1997 The Lovemaster
Therapist
 
1997 The Price of Heaven (TV movie)
Sam
 
1997 Alien Avengers (TV movie)
Charlie
 
1996 Spin City (TV series)
Dan Donaldson
The High and the Mighty (1996) … Dan Donaldson
 
1996 Space Truckers
Keller
 
1995 Bye Bye Birdie (TV movie)
Harry MacAfee
 
1995 Shame II: The Secret (TV movie)
 
1995 Columbo (TV series)
Graham McVeigh
Strange Bedfellows (1995) … Graham McVeigh
 
1995 Man of the House
Chet Bronski (Chief Running Horse)
 
1994 The Simpsons (TV series)
Norm Peterson
Fear of Flying (1994) … Norm Peterson (voice)
 
1994 The Little Rascals
Lumberyard Clerk
 
1994 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
George Wendt
 
1994 Hostage for a Day (TV movie)
Warren Kooey
 
1993 The Building (TV series)
Cappucino Guy
The Waiting Game (1993) … Cappucino Guy
 
1993 Dangerous: The Short Films (video)
Father ('Black or White' video)
 
1992 Roc (TV series)
Stan Mason
The Stan Who Came to Dinner (1992) … Stan Mason
 
1991 Black or White (video short)
Father
 
1991 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Mr. Crosswhite
The Reluctant Vampire (1991) … Mr. Crosswhite
 
1991 Guilty by Suspicion
Bunny Baxter
 
1990 Wings (TV series)
Norm Peterson
 
1990 Masters of Menace
Dr. Jack Erheart
 
1989 Cranium Command (short)
Stomach
 
1989 Day by Day (TV series)
Stan
Fraternity (1989) … Stan
 
1988 Never Say Die
Mr. Witten
 
1988 Plain Clothes
Chet Butler
 
1987 The Tortellis (TV series)
Norm Peterson
 
1986 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Barney Schlesinger (segment "The World Next Door")
The After Hours/Lost and Found/The World Next Door (1986) … Barney Schlesinger (segment "The World Next Door")
 
1986 Gung Ho
Buster
 
1985 Fletch
Fat Sam
 
1985 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Norm Peterson
Cheers (1985) … Norm Peterson
 
1984 The Ratings Game (TV movie)
Mr. Sweeney
 
1984 No Small Affair
Jake
 
1984 Garfield in the Rough (TV short)
Ranger #2 (voice)
 
1984 Thief of Hearts
Marty Morrison
 
1984 Dreamscape
Charlie Prince
 
1983 Garfield on the Town (TV short)
Ràoul (voice)
 
1983 Super Bowl XVII Pre-Game Show (TV movie)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
1983 Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (TV movie)
 
1983 Journey's End (TV movie)
 
1982 Airplane II: The Sequel
Ticket Agent (uncredited)
 
1982 Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Injured Man
 
1982 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Pvt. La Roche
Trick or Treatment (1982) … Pvt. La Roche
 
1982 Making the Grade (TV series)
Gus Bertoia
Enter Miss Right (1982) … Gus Bertoia
Guess Who's Coming to Class? (1982) … Gus Bertoia
Shepherd's Pie Syndrome (1982) … Gus Bertoia
Teach Me Tonight (1982) … Gus Bertoia
Marriage, Dave Style (1982) … Gus Bertoia
 
1982 Alice (TV series)
Monty
Monty Falls for Alice (1982) … Monty
 
1981 Taxi (TV series)
The Exterminator
Latka the Playboy (1981) … The Exterminator
 
1981 Soap (TV series)
Counterman
Episode #4.15 (1981) … Counterman
 
1981 Hart to Hart (TV series)
Sergeant Tate
Murder Is a Drag (1981) … Sergeant Tate
 
1980 Somewhere in Time
Student
 
1980 My Bodyguard
Engineer
 
1980 Bronco Billy
Bartender (uncredited)
 
1978 A Wedding
Caterer (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1995 Bye Bye Birdie (TV movie) (performer: "Hymn for a Sunday Evening Ed Sullivan", "Kids")
 
1986-1993 Cheers (TV series)
Bar Wars VII: The Naked Prey (1993) (performer: "Getting To Know You" - uncredited)
The King of Beers (1992) (performer: "This Old Man" - uncredited)
Bar Wars VI: This Time It's for Real (1992) (performer: "Singin' in the Rain" - uncredited)
One Hugs, the Other Doesn't (1992) (performer: "555-6792" - uncredited)
Get Your Kicks on Route 666 (1991) (performer: "The Wanderer" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2003/I King of the Ants (co-producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1988 Cheers (TV series)
Airport V (1988)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2008 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2004 Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (70 titles)
2013 Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV series)
Himself
George Wendt/Wayne Newton/Ace Frehley (2013) … Himself
 
2011 What's in a Name (TV series documentary)
Himself - Beer Connoisseur
Beer (2011) … Himself - Beer Connoisseur
 
2011 Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Gylne tider (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode #4.5 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Mike & Mike (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 22 October 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2008 Last Comic Standing (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Talent Scout
Auditions 4 (2008) … Himself - Celebrity Talent Scout
 
1993-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 21 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 7 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 10 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 3 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
Episode dated 21 November 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2008 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' (video documentary short)
Himself - Juror #1, 2006-2007 Touring Production
 
2007 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Himself
Round 6 Results (2007) … Himself
Round 6 (2007) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 Number 7 (video short)
Himself
 
2006 The Ultimate Sitcom (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 2005 Radio Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Lingo (TV series)
Himself
Celebrity Edition (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Stephen's Life (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Situation: Comedy (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.7 (2005) … Himself
Episode #1.6 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 America Speaks Out (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Balderdash (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.26 (2004) … Himself
Episode #1.27 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Whose Curse Is Worse?: Red Sox and Cubs on Trial (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Nicholas Colasanto: His Final Season (video short)
Himself
 
2004 King of the Ants: Behind the Scenes (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee (TV mini-series)
Himself - Contestant
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Cliff's Notes: The Wisdom of Cliff Clavin (video short)
Himself
 
2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.16 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Primetime Glick (TV series)
Himself
George Wendt/Chevy Chase (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Weakest Link (TV series)
Comedians Special (2001)
 
2001 TV Funhouse (TV series)
Himself
Chinese New Year's Day (2001) … Himself
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
Cheers (2000) … Himself
 
2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 March 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1999 TFI Friday (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 July 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 The 'Frasier' Story (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen (TV special)
Himself - Audience (uncredited)
 
1998 The Making of 'Space Truckers' (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Keller'
 
1997 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.7 (1997) … Himself
Episode #9.16 (1997) … Himself
 
1996 Good Company (TV series)
Himself
Day 1346: Friendship (1996) … Himself
 
1996 The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (video documentary)
Father (segment "Black or White")
 
1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.281 (1995) … Himself
 
1994 The Martin Short Show (TV series)
Himself
A Hippo Never Forgets (1994) … Himself
 
1993 Birds of a Feather (TV series)
Himself
It Happened in Hollywood (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1993 Cheers: Last Call! (TV short)
Himself (also archive footage) / Norm Peterson (also archive footage)
 
1993 Bob (TV series)
Himself
Da Game (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Special Award for Cheers
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Performance in Variety or Music Program
 
1992 Seinfeld (TV series)
Himself
The Trip: Part 1 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 Comic Relief V (TV special)
Himself
 
1986-1991 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Host / …
Kirstie Alley/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1991) … Himself (uncredited)
George Wendt/Elvis Costello (1991) … Himself - Host
George Wendt and Francis Ford Coppola/Philip Glass (1986) … Himself - Co-Host/Various
 
1991 A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Cheers (TV series)
Himself / Norm Peterson
200th Anniversary Special (1990) … Himself / Norm Peterson
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special)
Norm Peterson
 
1990 Wogan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 January 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1990 The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Female Television Performer
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1989 The Jim Henson Hour (TV series)
Himself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.57 (1989) … Himself
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1986/I Comic Relief (TV special)
Larry the Interviewer
 
1986 The 38th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1986 The Making of 'House' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1983 The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Program
 
1980 Bill Murray Live from the Second City (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (19 titles)
2008-2012 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2010 The Women of SNL (TV movie)
Dominick
 
2009 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2009 Top of the Pops 2 (TV series)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Virtual Vera (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2004 Shrink-Warped: Introducing Frasier Crane (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2004 Carla's Whipping Boy (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2004 Di Another Day: Diane Chambers from A-Z (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2004 Carla the Comeback Queen: Insults for Every Occasion (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2003 Michael Jackson: Number Ones (video)
The Father (segment "Black or White")
 
2003 I'll Drink to That: Stormin' Norm-isms (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2003 Coach Ernie Pantusso's Rules of the Game (video short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2003 Setting the Bar: A Conversation with Ted Danson (video documentary short)
Norm Peterson (uncredited)
 
2001 Second to None (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (TV special documentary)
Bob Swersky (uncredited)
 
1997 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV series)
 

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Other Works:

(1992) Music video: Appeared in Soul Asylum video "Black Gold" See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

Improvising is best left to those who really love it. Improvising itself is kind of fun, but the apprehension before the improv is not. I don't think that fast; I can't write that fast. Some people can look at a bunch of suggestions and can come up with a premise, but that was never my long suit. See more »

Trivia:

Has played Norm Peterson on seven different shows: Cheers, St. Elsewhere, The Tortellis, The Simpsons, Wings, Frasier, and Family Guy. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra