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| Born | October 17, 1948 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.77m) |
| Spouse | Joe Birkett (m 1978 - present) |
| Children | Joe Wendt , Hilary Wendt , Daniel Wendt |
| Parents | Loretta M. Wendt , George Robert Wendt |
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Ted Danson Calls Making Podcast with Woody Harrelson 'So Much Fun': 'We Get to Reminisce' (Exclusive)
- Danson revealed that they've recorded at least six episodes so far of the podcast, which will debut in October
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George Wendt of "Cheers" gets roasted for charity
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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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- EntertainmentFox News
'Cheers' cast bought a shotgun for Kirstie Alley when she joined the show
The cast of "Cheers" reflected on Kirstie Alley joining the show in season 6, and the wild gift they got her when she joined the cast.
- EntertainmentINSIDER
Woody Harrelson once ate meat on the set of 'Cheers,' and his costars puked with him 'out of solidarity'
George Wendt recalled the incident during a panel at the ATX TV Festival. The "Cheers" star was a vegetarian at the time and is a well-known vegan.
- CelebrityPeople
'Cheers' Cast Recalls Gifting Kirstie Alley a Shotgun When She Joined the Sitcom
George Wendt said that he and John Ratzenberger "were never tasked with the gifts again” after that
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
Cheers stars Ted Danson and George Wendt once puked with Woody Harrelson on set 'out of solidarity'
The great purge occurred after Harrelson, who is vegetarian, realized he’d accidentally eaten pork.
- EntertainmentAustin American-Statesman
What was really in Norm’s beer mug? 5 things we learned at ‘Cheers’ reunion in Austin
To mark 30 years since the finale of the long-running NBC show, ATX TV Festival united beloved "Cheers" characters Sam Malone, Norm Peterson and Cliff Clavin.
- EntertainmentIndiewire
‘Cheers’ Reunion: Ted Danson Remembers Kirstie Alley (and Roasts Woody Harrelson) at Lively ATX Event
Co-creators James Burrows, Les Charles, and Glen Charles joined cast members Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal sitcom's series finale.
- EntertainmentVariety
‘Cheers’ Cast and Creators Walk Down Memory Lane, Pay Tribute to Late Kirstie Alley at ATX TV Festival Reunion
Thirty years after “Cheers” came to an end, the cast and creatives got back together on Friday night, courtesy of the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas. The reunion panel, hosted by Variety‘s Michael Schneider, included co-creators James Burrows, Les Charles and Glen Charles and actors Ted Danson, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger. During the […]
- EntertainmentGold Derby
A ‘Cheers’ finale 30th anniversary marathon – and a colorful remembrance from one of its writers (remember those?)
Eleven seasons. Two hundred and seventy-five episodes. Twenty-eight Emmy Awards. Yes, “Cheers” was one of the longest-running, most successful – and most beloved – situation comedies in television history. And a milestone is about to be reached this weekend: 30 years since the series finale aired on NBC. Saturday marks precisely 30 years since the […]
- LifestyleParade
‘Cheers’ Stars Reunite Almost 30 Years After Show Ended
Two fan-favorites reunited to reminisce and say goodbye to a big part of the show.
- EntertainmentPeople
'Cheers' Stars George Wendt and John Ratzenberger Reunite as the Show's Bar Goes Up for Auction
Wendt and Ratzenberger respectively played Norm Peterson and Cliff Clavin on Cheers, which aired from 1982 to 1993
