George Wendt
| Born | October 17, 1948 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.77m) |
| Spouse | Joe Birkett |
| Children | Joe Wendt, Hilary Wendt, Daniel Wendt |
| Parents | Loretta M. Wendt, George Robert Wendt |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Cheers | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Cheers | Nominated |
| 1987 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Cheers | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Cheers | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Cheers | Nominated |
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