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George Wendt Biography

Actor

George Wendt, born on October 17, 1948, is an American actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the television series 'Cheers'. This character has made him a cultural icon in the United States.

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“[Ted Denson] is sort of a reluctant leader. He didn't try to flex his influence. He's just eminently followable.”

Trying Leader Influence Reluctant

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“Honestly, I'm a shallow performer. I just go with the text and feel my way around it. There's not a whole lot of shaping.”

Way Feels Whole Honestly My Way Performers Shallow

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“Once in a while it can be a bit disconcerting to be so recognisable.”

Bits

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“I dream about 'Cheers.' Like when you go on a diet and you dream of pizza. I always think of those wonderful years. I loved working on it.”

Thinking Years Dream Wonderful Goes On Diets Cheer Pizza

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“Most of the holiday movies I enjoy, like 'It's a Wonderful Life,' don't really involve Santa.”

Enjoy Wonderful Holiday Santa Wonderful Life It's A Wonderful Life

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“It's maybe every third person now (who calls out 'Norm!' when they see me). It used to be every other person. It's faded a bit, but not too much. They're always going to remember me that way. I decided a long time ago that if I'm going to let this make me crazy, I'm going to be certifiable, so I just roll with it.”

Ifs Way Persons Long Remember Used Bits Too Much Crazy Long Time Decided Thirds Used To Be Norm Long Time Ago Faded Remember Me Third Person

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“A lot of the conventions aren't full of "Cheers" fans. They are more themed for fans of monsters and zombies.”

Fans Monsters Cheer Conventions Zombie

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“I'm sure there has been something ridiculous [to sign], but nothing springs to mind. You have the usual things like breasts and such.”

Mind Has Beens Spring Ridiculous Breasts Usual

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About the Author

Born: October 17, 1948
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 8

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