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Jason Sudeikis Might Owe His Entire Acting Career to Uncle George Wendt
Not only did the uncle and nephew remain close throughout their respective careers, but Wendt also helped Sudeikis earn h ...
George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers' and had long stage career, dies at 76
The role garnered him six straight Emmy Award nominations for best supporting actor in a comedy series in the 1980s.
Remembering George Wendt, who grew up in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and trained at The Second City
Norm Peterson the "Cheers" character may have seemed as Bostonian as the Red Sox and the Freedom Trail, but the man who ...
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Remembering George Wendt's lasting legacy
George Wendt, star of stage and screen, passed away early Tuesday at the age of 76. The big picture: The star of television ...
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'Cheers' Icon George Wendt, Esteemed Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 76 in Chicago
Actor George Wendt, known for playing Norm Peterson on "Cheers," has died at 76. His career included TV, film, and stage. He ...
Comic actor George Wendt, 'Cheers' barfly named Norm, dead at 76
Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the ...
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George Wendt, Chicago-born actor known for role on ‘Cheers,' dies at 76
George Wendt, a Chicago-born actor most known for ... Wendt played everyone from Mayor Richard Daley to a hip priest before embarking on a career in television. Wendt later landed the role ...
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George Wendt's Final Appearance: Late Star Spent Time With 'Cheers' Costars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Before Tragic Death
Before his passing, George Wendt got the chance to reconnect with the friends who helped launch his iconic career. In what ...