George Wendt’s Family: Everything You Need to Know

George Wendt, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers, has a close relationship with his family, including his nephew Jason Sudeikis.

Sudeikis, who stars in the hit show Ted Lasso, is Wendt’s immediate relative as he is the son of Wendt’s sister Kathryn. Wendt has always been proud of his nephew, describing him as a “great kid” and a “mensch” – Yiddish for a person of integrity and honor. Wendt admires Sudeikis not only for his success in the entertainment industry but also for his intelligence and thoughtfulness.

In a 2011 interview with Playboy, Sudeikis shared that Wendt had always been supportive of his career choice. While there wasn’t a mentorship dynamic between them like in the book Tuesdays with Morrie, Wendt served as an inspiration to Sudeikis. Wendt’s own journey as an actor from the Midwest showed Sudeikis that taking the road less traveled could lead to success.

Reflecting on the advice Wendt gave him, Sudeikis humorously said, “Get on one of the best sitcoms of all time and then ride it out.” Wendt’s own experience on Cheers undoubtedly influenced Sudeikis’ approach to his career in the entertainment industry.