George Wendt

Personal context

Summary

George Wendt was an actor best known for playing Norm Peterson on Cheers and for his work with Chicago’s Second City troupe, on Broadway, and in film and television comedy. His public work is associated mainly with ensemble comedy and character acting. He endorsed Bernie Sanders in 2016 and co-founded a foundation that provides outdoor experiences for under-resourced young people. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or gender or racial activism are on record.