George Wendt
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on George Wendt:
Video: David Hyde Pierce Explains the New Orleans Setting of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL (May 23, 2025)
Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76 (May 20, 2025)
Interview: Beth Leavel of OLD FRIENDS at Center Theatre Group (Feb 5, 2025)
Video: David Hyde Pierce Explains the New Orleans Setting of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL (May 23, 2025)
Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76 (May 20, 2025)
Interview: Beth Leavel of OLD FRIENDS at Center Theatre Group (Feb 5, 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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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
Video: David Hyde Pierce Explains the New Orleans Setting of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
To commemorate his return to the Broadway stage, David Hyde Pierce visited the TODAY Show on Friday, discussing Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
To commemorate his return to the Broadway stage, David Hyde Pierce visited the TODAY Show on Friday, discussing Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Watch the interview now!
Stage and Screen Actor George Wendt Passes Away at 76
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor George Wendt at the age of 76, who passed away in his sleep at his home on Tuesday morning.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor George Wendt at the age of 76, who passed away in his sleep at his home on Tuesday morning.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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