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George Wendt

George Wendt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 17, 1948
Age77
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also George Wendt's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPortraying Norm Peterson on 'Cheers'

Intro

George Wendt is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the television sitcom 'Cheers,' for which he received six consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations.

Early Life & Background

George Wendt was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1948. He attended Campion High School in Wisconsin and later studied at the University of Notre Dame before transferring to Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri, where he earned a degree in economics.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Norm Peterson on 'Cheers' (1982–1993)
  • Received six Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Appeared in films such as 'Fletch,' 'Gung Ho,' and 'House'
  • Guest-starred on shows like 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' and 'Frasier'
  • Became a regular on 'The George Wendt Show' and 'Modern Men'

Trivia

  • Wendt is married to Bernadette Birkett, who voiced Norm's wife Vera on 'Cheers.'
  • He is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
  • His uncle was photographer Tom Howard.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is George Wendt?

George Wendt is 77 years old.

When was George Wendt born?

George Wendt was born the 17 October 1948.

Where is George Wendt from?

Chicago, Illinois, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About October 17th, 1948, in brief:

  • Day of the week: October 17th, 1948 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae
  • Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wendt
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Wendt
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001843/