George Wendt - Actor Profile

George Wendt

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1948
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About George Wendt

George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

George Wendt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of George Wendt reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of George Wendt's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 66% of George Wendt's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bill Murray Live from the Second City, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best George Wendt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Wendt's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bill Murray Live from the Second City (1980) movie poster
★10.0

Bill Murray Live from the Second City: Bill Murray celebrates Second City Theatre’s 20th birthday and looks back on his own memories (and lack thereof) perform

Bill Murray Live from the Second City

1980•Comedy
★10.0
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) movie poster
★10.0

NBC 75th Anniversary Special: A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002•TV Movie
★10.0
Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Likely Stories, Vol. 4: "Likely Stories" was one Pay-TV's first original comedy programs. The one-hour shows were a mixed-bag of short films, vi

Likely Stories, Vol. 4

1983•Comedy
★9.0
Odessa or Bust (2001) movie poster
★9.0

Odessa or Bust: An old actor chronicles his not so successful Hollywood career as an aspiring actor.

Odessa or Bust

2001•Comedy
★9.0
Rupert's Land (1998) movie poster
★9.0

Rupert's Land: In this Canadian road movie, two brothers who haven't seen each other in years are uncomfortably reunited when they have

Rupert's Land

1998•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie George Wendt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Love's Second Act - Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Independents Eduardo Average Similar →
2021 Aliens, Clowns & Geeks Father Mahoney Hit Similar →
2020 For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Climb Jim Average Similar →
2020 Stealing a Survivor Mr. Martin Average Similar →
2019 Christmas 9 to 5 Manny O'Quinn Hit Similar →
2016 '85: The Greatest Team in Football History Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Seven Year Hitch Mr. Henderson Average Similar →
2011 Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements Self Hit Similar →
2010 The Women of SNL Dominick (archive footage) Average Similar →
2008 A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! Santa Hit Similar →
2006 Family Harold Thompson Hit Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip Self Hit Similar →
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Odessa or Bust The Chef Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Prime Gig Archie Average Similar →
2000 Wild About Harry Frankie Average Similar →
1999 Alice in Wonderland Fred Tweedledee Average Similar →
1999 The Frasier Story Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Rupert's Land Ivan Bloat Super Hit Similar →
1998 Monty Python: Live at Aspen Audience Member (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1997 Alien Avengers II Charlie Hit Similar →
1997 Blessed Assurance Sam Hit Similar →
1996 Alien Avengers Charlie Hit Similar →
1995 Bye Bye Birdie Harry MacAfee Average Similar →
1995 Shame II: The Secret Mac Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Little Rascals Lumberyard Clerk Hit Similar →
1992 Forever Young Harry Finley Hit Similar →
1992 Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour Self - Dad in video Super Hit Similar →
1991 Black or White Father (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Guilty by Suspicion Bunny Baxter Hit Similar →
1990 Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration Self Average Similar →
1990 The Earth Day Special Norm Peterson Hit Similar →
1989 Cranium Command Stomach (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday Norm Peterson Hit Similar →
1986 Gung Ho Buster Average Similar →
1985 House Harold Gorton Average Similar →
1985 Fletch Fat Sam Hit Similar →
1985 The Romance of Betty Boop Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice) Average Similar →
1984 Garfield in the Rough Ranger #2 (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Dreamscape Charlie Prince Average Similar →
1983 Garfield on the Town Raoul / Member of the Claws (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1983 Likely Stories, Vol. 4 - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Airplane II: The Sequel Ticket Agent (uncredited) Average Similar →
1980 Somewhere in Time Student [1972] Super Hit Similar →
1980 My Bodyguard Engineer Average Similar →
1980 Bill Murray Live from the Second City Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 A Wedding Caterer (uncredited) Average Similar →

George Wendt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Wendt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Wendt is "Bill Murray Live from the Second City" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has George Wendt acted in?

George Wendt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Wendt?

Other notable films include "NBC 75th Anniversary Special", "Likely Stories, Vol. 4", and "Odessa or Bust".

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