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15. Taxi
Before Cheers, George Wendt made a quick appearance on Taxi as The Exterminator in the episode Latka the Playboy. It’s a small but funny early role, showing up during one of Latka’s wild personality shifts. | © Paramount Television
14. Portlandia
George Wendt appears as George Heely, a local journalist trying to expose the mayor as the city’s biggest energy waster in the episode Off the Grid. His calm, straight-faced delivery makes the satire even funnier, and he fits right in with Portlandia’s oddball world. | © IFC
13. St. Elsewhere
George Wendt appeared as Norm Peterson in a crossover episode of St. Elsewhere, where the doctors from St. Eligius stop by the Cheers bar. It’s a fun and unexpected mix of sitcom and drama, with Norm doing what he does best, holding down his usual spot. | © NBC
12. The Goldbergs
George Wendt guest-starred as Ned Frank in the episode Food in a Geoffy, playing a guy who feels a lot like Norm from Cheers. At one point, he looks into his beer and says, “Definitely not at the bottom of this can,” in a line that feels straight out of the old bar. | © ABC
11. Frasier
George Wendt returned as Norm Peterson in the Frasier episode Cheerful Goodbyes, when Frasier heads back to Boston and crashes a retirement party for Cliff. Norm clicks instantly with Martin over beers, giving fans a fun and familiar taste of Cheers. | © Paramount Television
10. Less Than Kind
George Wendt guest-starred as Tiny in the Season 2 episode Road Trip, playing a big personality who tags along with the Blecher family. His character brings some laughs and chaos to the ride, fitting right into the show’s mix of heart and weirdness. | © Breakthrough Entertainment
9. M*A*S*H
George Wendt voiced himself in the episode Fear of Flying, which aired in December and featured a hilarious Cheers reunion in cartoon form. It’s a quick scene, but seeing the gang animated was a treat for fans. | © 20th Century Fox
8. The Simpsons
George Wendt guest-starred as himself in the episode Fear of Flying, alongside other Cheers cast members. He wasn’t in any of the Christmas specials, but his brief animated appearance still gave fans a fun nod to Norm. | © 20th Century Fox
7. House
George Wendt plays Harold, the chatty next-door neighbor who gets pulled into the strange things happening inside a haunted house. He brings some laughs to the creepy scenes and slowly goes from sceptic to believer as things get weirder. | © New World Pictures
6. Forever Young
In Forever Young, George Wendt plays Harry, a kind scientist who helps his friend get cryogenically frozen in 1939. What’s meant to be a one-year plan goes off track, and Wendt’s character ends up tied to a time-jumping love story that lands in the '90s. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
5. Seinfeld
George Wendt shows up as himself in the Season 4 premiere of Seinfeld, when Jerry and George head to Los Angeles. It’s a short but fun cameo that plays off his real-life fame from Cheers. | © Sony Pictures Television
4. Wings
George Wendt appears as Norm Peterson in a guest episode of Wings, bringing his usual charm and easygoing attitude. It's a quick cameo that Cheers fans will definitely recognize. | © Paramount Television
3. Bill Swerski’s Superfans
George Wendt played Bob Swerski, a loud and proud Chicago sports fan who loved Da Bears almost as much as deep-dish pizza. It was a funny, over-the-top role that became one of the most popular recurring sketches on SNL. | © NBC
2. Fletch
George Wendt shows up as Fat Sam, a beachside ex-con who helps Fletch piece together a shady drug operation. This is a quick role, but he makes it count, adding just the right mix of edge and humor to the story. | © Universal Pictures
1. Cheers
George Wendt became a significant name in the industry as Norm Peterson from Cheers, the bar’s lovable regular with a seat and a one-liner always ready. His role ran for over a decade and earned him six Emmy nominations, this is the part most people remember him for. | © Paramount Television
