Cheers made George Wendt a comedy icon, but he flexed his thriller muscles in an oft-forgotten episode of The Twilight Zone.

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George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced. He was 76. “George was a ...

Actor George Wendt, best known for his beloved role as beer-quaffing barfly Norm Peterson on the iconic NBC comedy "Cheers," has died. He was 76. A representative for Wendt, publicist Melissa ...