George Wendt
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on George Wendt:
Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January (Jan 9, 2026)
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center January Lineup (Dec 4, 2025)
A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond (Sep 20, 2025)
Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January (Jan 9, 2026)
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center January Lineup (Dec 4, 2025)
A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond (Sep 20, 2025)
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
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Noah Weisberg & Kimiko Glenn in Short Film, THANK YOU KINDLY
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-09-15 00:01:20
BWW Exclusive: 'Matilda' Star Mia Sinclair Jenness Sings 'The Fanciest Midnight' on Disney Channel's FANCY NANCY
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-23 12:56:33
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Andre De Shields, and More Sing 'Sweet Home Chicago'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-09 10:31:31
Broadway Rewind: Watch Emilia Clarke in Scenes from 2013's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-18 17:01:00
VIDEO: Lesli Margherita Performs 'Adelaide's Lament' and More Highlights from Bucks' GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - 2017-07-13 13:33:28
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Friends' Reunite in New Clip from NBC's TRIBUTE TO JAMES BURROWS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-17 13:06:35
TV: Chatting with the Cast of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S at the Black & White Bash- Emilia Clarke & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-03-23 07:00:53
TV: Sneak Peek of Emilia Clarke & More in BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-03-13 19:27:30
TV: Chatting with the Cast of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S - Emilia Clarke, Cory Michael Smith & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-02-27 16:57:04
TV Special: Elf Shorts Part III: Directing and Choreographing
by Craig Brockman - 2010-12-16 11:51:07
STAGE TUBE: Kate Baldwin Sings 'How Are Things in Glocca Morra' - Mad Libs Style
by Robert Diamond - 2009-11-24 11:53:17
News
Second City Brings Laughs to Aventura This January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The Second City's famous banter will come to life in Laugh Harder, Not Smarter, presented by the City of Aventura, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The Second City's famous banter will come to life in Laugh Harder, Not Smarter, presented by the City of Aventura, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway and More Join Aventura Arts & Cultural Center January Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is kicking off the new year with a January lineup featuring magic, music, comedy and theatrical tributes, from interactive illusions and soulful Motown harmonies to Broadway favorites and classical favorites.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is kicking off the new year with a January lineup featuring magic, music, comedy and theatrical tributes, from interactive illusions and soulful Motown harmonies to Broadway favorites and classical favorites.
Interview: Beth Leavel of OLD FRIENDS at Center Theatre Group
by Andrew Child - Feb 5, 2025
Even for a seasoned performer, approaching Sondheim’s repertoire can be daunting. “It’s intimidating as a performer because you want to please him, to do something perfect.”
by Andrew Child - Feb 5, 2025
Even for a seasoned performer, approaching Sondheim’s repertoire can be daunting. “It’s intimidating as a performer because you want to please him, to do something perfect.”
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.
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).
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.
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.
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').
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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