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Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

George Robert Wendt Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Norm Peterson on the television sitcom Cheers, which earned him six consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Return Engagement, 2017
Santa

[Regional (US)]
2017
J. Edgar Hoover

[Broadway]
2013
Doc Golightly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Santa

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Edna Turnblad [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Yvan [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Ken Finnerty


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Go Comedy! Will Host HOMECOMING WEEK Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

For nearly 15 years, Go Comedy! Improv Theater has been a cornerstone of improv and sketch comedy in metro Detroit. From impacting the lives of more than 1,000 students in Go U! The Improv Academy to being the home of hundreds of improvisers, Go Comedy! has positively influenced Metro Detroit and beyond.
Eugene Pack To Bring PACK PLAYS To The Groundlings This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

Drama Desk winner and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack's The Pack Plays will be presented at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday, June 25th at 7 pm at the Groundlings Gary Austin Stage (7280 Melrose Ave).
Adventure Theatre MTC Announces All New Leadership May 2023
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), educating and inspiring new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences, announces its return from a strategic pause with an all new leadership staff led by Executive Director and former Education Director, Melynda Burdette Wintrol, Artistic Director, Kurt Boehm, and Lisa Carrier Baker, Academy Director.
Eugene Pack to Bring PACK PLAYS to the Groundlings This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

Drama Desk winner and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack's The Pack Plays will be presented at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday, May 21st at 7 pm at the Groundlings Gary Austin Stage.
Kitlyn Productions Presents The World Premiere of ACES!
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 17, 2023

Kitlyn Productions presents the world premiere of Aces!, written by Davis Gordon Gilbert, starring Dana Adkins, Denise Carey, Kitty Murray, Christine Tringali Nunes, Denise Strand, and Yo Younger and directed by award-winning actress Judith Chapman ('The Young and the Restless').
Kentwood Players Presents ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS Reading Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

​​​​​​​Kentwood Players presents a reading of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a comedy written and directed by Ken Levine, on Sunday, February 5 at 7:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. 
AMC & AMC+ Announce BEST CHRISTMAS EVER Lineup
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2022

AMC kicks off 'Best Christmas Ever' with Love Actually and Christmas With the Kranks and will be the exclusive broadcast cable home in December for some of the most cherished holiday favorites, including Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Four Christmases, The Polar Express, and Fred Claus.
VIDEO: Watch Noah Weisberg & Kimiko Glenn in Short Film, THANK YOU KINDLY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2022

In celebration of National Thank You Day, BroadwayWorld is presenting the award-winning short film THANK YOU KINDLY by Broadway and TV's Noah Weisberg (writer, director). The film streams right here at BroadwayWorld today, September 15 (through 11:59pm) to celebrate National Thank You Day. Check out the film in full!
BroadwayWorld Will Exclusively Stream THANK YOU KINDLY, Starring Noah Weisberg & Kimiko Glenn
by Team BWW - Sep 12, 2022

In celebration of National Thank You Day, Broadwayworld will present the award-winning short film THANK YOU KINDLY by Broadway and TV's Noah Weisberg (writer, director). The film will stream right here at Broadwayworld on September 15, 2022, to celebrate National Thank You Day and it will be available to stream from midnight through 11:59pm.
Actors Theatre Of Indiana Opens 2022-2023 Season With NUNSENSE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2022

Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced casting for the first show in their 2022-2023 season – NUNSENSE: A musical. 
Richard Elfman's ALIENS, CLOWNS, & GEEKS Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Special features include behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew, a new interview with Richard Elfman, and a music video from Mambo Diabolico, the surrealist musical collaboration between Elfman and the legendary Ego Plum. Aliens, Clowns and Geeks features the late Verne Troyer, Steve Agee, French Stewart, and George Wendt.
BWW Interview: FILMMAKER SETH LANDAU GETS SECOND SHOT ON TWO FEATURES
by Lee Cooley - Mar 18, 2022

Seth Landau believes that people who are meant to find his films, will find them. MVD Entertainment Group is giving them a second chance.
Wake Up With BWW 2/17: Lana Gordon Joins HADESTOWN, and More!
by - Feb 17, 2022

Today's top stories include the casting of Lana Gordon in the role of Persephone in Hadestown beginning Tuesday, February 22 at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. Plus, watch the premiere of the new web series, The Aging Ingenue! In today's episode: Claire gives a killer audition! ... but for which role? Starring Sara Jean Ford, Vishal Vaidya, Ashley Blanchet, and Will Reynolds.
Constantine Maroulis & George Wendt to Lead ROCK AND ROLL MAN: THE ALAN FREED STORY Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

Constantine Maroulis and George Wendt are set to star in an Industry Presentation of Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4. It features music and lyrics by Gary Kupper, a book by Gary Kupper, Larry Marshak and Rose Caiola, choreography by Warren Adams, and direction by Randal Myler and Warren Adams.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading to Have Encore Presentation
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021

Relive last night’s spectacular performance featuring the star studded talent of Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, Kathy Bates, Naomi Rubin, Frances Fisher and more! Purchase tickets now.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holiday Edition- Where to Watch Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - Nov 26, 2021

As we welcome the most wonderful time of the year, Broadway fans will have much to be joyful about as dozens of Broadway stars appear in holiday films throughout the season. From Annie Live to Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, see where Broadway stars will be appearing this holiday season. Check out our complete guide on where and when to watch your favorite Broadway stars in a hoiday film this season! 
SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2022 San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2021

SF Sketchfest announces the initial lineup for the 20th Anniversary comedy festival taking place January 7-23 in venues across San Francisco.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading Announces Musical Guests & Partners With TikTok
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2021

The Wallows is composed of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston. The reading's star studded cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, Kathy Bates, Naomi Rubin and more. Get tickets now!
Kathy Bates Joins the All-Star Cast of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2021

Bates and Naomi Rubin join an all-star cast, including Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ron Funches, Mandy Patinkin, Phil LaMarr, Ed Harris, George Wendt, Ben Mankiewicz and host Tom Bergeron for the live online table read.
Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart & Mandy Patinkin to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021

Sudeikis will star as George Bailey with his real-life uncle, George Wendt, playing Uncle Billy. Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches and Ed Harris will also appear in the reading. The event will be hosted by Tom Bergeron.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has George Wendt been in?

George Wendt has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has George Wendt been in?

George Wendt has not appeared in the West End.

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