The performer later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in such shows as “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.” ...

George Wendt, who played Norm on "Cheers," leaves behind a legacy as one of television's most lovable everymen.

Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of ...

For 11 years, fans watched George Wendt saunter onto the screen and into Cheers bar as his friends and its patrons shouted ...

Any consideration of ensemble-driven sitcoms has to include “Cheers,” and any consideration of “Cheers” has to include George ...

George Wendt, also known as Norm from "Cheers," died Tuesday morning in his sleep, according to a family statement.

Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on “Cheers,” died Tuesday morning at his home at the age of 76, his ...

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series ...

George Wendt, who earned six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the NBC series 'Cheers,' died Tuesday. He was 76.

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson in the NBC comedy Cheers, has died at the age of 76. According ...

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom "Cheers," has died. He was 76. A family representative confirmed the news to ABC News on Tuesday and said that ...

It belonged, of course, to Norm (né Hilary) Peterson, the amiable beer-swilling barfly played by George Wendt, and everyone roared it whenever he wandered in with a cheerful, “Afternoon ...