George Robert Wendt III (born October 17, 1948 - May 20, 2025) was an American actor, best known for his role as Norm Peterson in Cheers. He reprised the role of Norm Peterson in the season 6 episode "Fear of Flying".
George Wendt was voted joint 20th in IGN's "Top 25 Simpsons Guest Appearances" along with Cheers co-stars Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger.
