Wendt got his start in Chicago's Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his ...

In a 1983 interview, actors George Wendt and John Ratzenberger reflected on the growing popularity of "Cheers." Wendt, who ...

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of ...

From his corner barstool on ‘Cheers,’ Mr. Wendt’s beer-loving character Norm dispensed one-liners and self-deprecating wit in ...

George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and the uncle of actor Jason ...

George Wendt, the actor best known for his starring role as perpetual barfly Norm Peterson through the full run of the NBC ...

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on 'Cheers,' died peacefully in his sleep while at home early Tuesday morning, ...

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series ...

"Cheers" fans from across Boston and even far away were at the namesake bar in Beacon Tuesday evening where they toasted the ...

George Wendt enjoyed success with his role in the recurring "Da Bears" sketch, aka “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans,” on "Saturday ...

The character played by George Wendt, who died this week, brought his authentic self to what could have been superficial ...

Actor George Wendt’s peaceful passing at 76 has fans honoring his Cheers legacy - and the paycheck that came with it.