George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

George Wendt, who earned six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role as the bearish, beer-quaffing Everyman Norm Peterson on the enduring sitcom “Cheers,” died on Tuesday morning at home in Studio City, Calif. He was 76.

His death was confirmed by his manager, Geoff Cheddy, who did not specify a cause.

Over more than four decades, Mr. Wendt racked up about 170 sinema and television credits. But he was best known for “Cheers.” He appeared on every episode of the sitcom during its 11-year run on NBC, which began in 1982. His streak of Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series began in 1984.