George Wendt Quotes

United States, Actor
October 17, 1948

George Robert Wendt III is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Norm Peterson on the television sitcom Cheers (1982–93), which earned six consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for him. He has also appeared in films such as Fletch, Gung Ho, Dreamscape, House, Forever Young, Hostage for a Day, Man of the House and Lakeboat.

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

George Wendt
- Fans
- Conventions
- Zombies
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.

George Wendt
- Dream
- Working
- Cheers

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

George Wendt
- Movies
- Santa
- Involve
I get called to do a lot of labors of love... independent films on very small budgets. If I have the time and if the project speaks to me, it's better than sitting around, right?

George Wendt
- Project
- Speaks
- Budgets
Once in a while it can be a bit disconcerting to be so recognisable.

George Wendt
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.

George Wendt
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.

George Wendt
- Feel
- Around
- Performer
I'm sure there has been something ridiculous to sign, but nothing springs to mind. You have the usual things like breasts and such.

George Wendt
- Mind
- Ridiculous
- Sign

I not only get recognized - I get recognized from behind.

George Wendt
- Behind
- Recognized