The two-time Emmy winner's consistent decades-long work also included a 2022 turn on "The Masked Singer" as the Baby Mammoth. Her banter with character Diane was always a comic highlight, as was her ever expanding brood of children. Robin came onto the show to act as a foil to Sam. Phil showed up in a total of142 episodes between 1986 and 1993, which constitutes more than half the entire run of the series. Shelley Lee Long was born at 7:15 am on Tuesday, August 23, 1949 in Indian Village, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, the only child of Ivadine (Williams), a schoolteacher, and Leland Long, a teacher who had previously worked in the rubber industry. His wife was with him at the time and reported his death. Kirstie Alley, the actress who played Rebecca Howe on "Cheers," has died. in 1960. While his character was memorable, Philip Perlman's work on the show was likely more significant to the actor than some viewers may realize: His daughter, Rhea Perlman, played Carla Tortelli throughout the series, which meant he was able to work alongside her for much of that time. Nicholas Colasanto pictured as 'Coach' Ernie Pantusso in1982. Throughout the '90s, he appeared in iconic films like "Natural Born Killers" and "White Men Can't Jump.". Frasier was a sensitive intellectual who got quickly engaged to Diane during season three. His absence opened the door for Woody Harrelson to play Woody Boyd on the show, which kickstarted his career. Ted Danson, 74, starred as Sam Malone on the hit show and was one of only three characters to appear in all 275 episodes. ", He also has played dramatic roles, like Dr. Geoffrey Skadden in "Dr. Death," and Gore Bellows in "Proven Innocent.". In film, Alley turned in a memorable performance as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,and shestarred alongside John Travolta in the Look Whos Talking" films. The children of the actress, True, 30, and Lily, 28, issued a statement on social media Monday confirming the sad news of her passing, just four months after the 40th anniversary of the show. He often tried to contribute professional knowledge and sound advice to group discussions at the bar, though he was usually ignored. IE 11 is not supported. Al (sometimes referred to as "Big Al") was one such customer. On TV she featured on Deadline (2000-2001), Bored to Death (2009-2011), The Good Wife (2012-2013), Madame Secretary (2014-2017), Blue Bloods (2013-2018) and again as Lilith on Frasier (1994-2003). Perlman died in 2015 at age 95. Additionally, he appeared as Norm once again on "Frasier.". The star expressed her confusion at why her support of Trump was so controversial: 'Its so strange to me because artists are free-thinkers, for the most part. From 2015 to 2020, Danson also voiced a character in a few episodes of MacFarlane's animated comedy "American Dad!". Kirstie Alley, the actress who played Rebecca Howe on "Cheers," has died. When he left the show, Curtis continued to work on various television series and made-for-TV films. ", She was even in the "Star Trek" universe, appearing in the 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. I am so sad and so grateful for all the times she made me laugh. A few years before that happened, he had some success as Karl Shub on "Buffalo Bill" before landing a role on "Cheers." She played Goldie on "Fish Police" and Helena Rozhenko on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." A veteran of the stage in both London and New York, she starred in the musical Oliver in both cities before moving on to movies and TV, where she appeared in an episode or two of shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation and Murder, She Wrote. He was also a beloved recurring guest on The Late Show WithDavid Letterman for years, throwing footballs and re-telling what Dave called "the best story I've ever heard" every Christmas. The vast majority of her career was spent behind the camera, working on films, including 1976's "King Kong," "Clue," and "Point Blank," among many more. Before meeting Steenburgen he had been married twice and famously dated Whoopi Goldberg. "I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do. She was 71. The illness was only recently discovered, her family said. She was. Anderson earned three Emmynominations for his work as fun-loving judge Harry Stone, appeared on Saturday Night Liveeight times,and in the '90s kept his career strong with a CBS sitcom based on columnist Dave Barry's life calledDave's World. Kirstie Alley and John Travolta at the premiere of "The Fanatic" in 2019. Before the series began, he was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox when he became (and still is) a friend of Coach, but then he became alcoholic, which took a toll on his baseball career. She earned another Emmy nod for her starring role as the title character Veronica in "Veronica's Closet. AsCheerswas winding down in 1993 and 80.4 million people tuned in, some eight years after his death, SamMalone reminded audiences that the crew at their favorite bar had not forgotten their Coach, walking over to a picture of Geronimo that Colasanto loved and straightening it. Woody was the simple-minded and kind-hearted bartender at Cheers. He is a father to three daughters with his wife Laura Louie, who he has been with since 1987. In nearly 300 episodes, that made for a large, sprawling cast beyond just the small core of regular cast members. For example, he played a Governor on Soap, a minister on Knots Landing, and a boss on Family Ties. Alley's. "Cheers" was also the place nearly every television went on Thursday nights because it was arguably the most popular sitcom on television during its reign. Throughout his career Wendt, 73, has acted in various television shows ("The Naked Truth," "Madigan Men," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"), and even starred in his own self-titled series "The George Wendt Show." Perlman was married to her "Matilda" co-star Danny DeVito from 1982 to 2012, though they've never formally divorced. Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. The portrayal won her two Emmy Awards ahead of big-screen roles in Bugsy (1991), Jumanji (1995), Tadpole (2000) and Fame (2009). '[C]an you imagine telling Picasso what had to be in his paintings,' Alley wrote on Twitter. Ted Danson; Photos: (Left) NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images (Right) Ron P. Jaffe/CBS via Getty Images. Grau died at age 71 in 1995, leading The Simpsons to retire the character for a period and then rename her "Lunchlady Dora" out of respect to Grau. She was nominated for another Emmy for her performance in "Frasier. "We really felt like welcome to our show.". Check out what the cast has been up to since the last call at the bar where everybody knows your name. An outspoken environment and marijuana advocate, Harrelson is also a longtime vegan. His co-star, Anne Schedeen, also seemed rather unenthused with the experience, telling the publication,"It's astonishing to me that ALF really was wonderful and that word never got out what a mess our set really was.". Shelley Long. Kirstie was known the world over for her generosity, charisma and irresistible sense of humor, it said in a statement. "He asked me to open for Kenny in Las Vegas, which I did," Anderson shared. Kelsey Grammer, 67, entered Cheers as psychiatrist Frasier Crane in season three. Travolta was among the first to share his thoughts after Alleys death was announced. An outspoken Scientologist, Alley was married to Falcon Crest actor Parker Stevenson from 1983 to 1997 and they have two adopted children together. I love you Kirstie. Curtis was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and spent his later years in a nursing home in Utah. Post only appeared in one episode of "Cheers," playing Diane's oldest pal Heather Landon in "Just Three Friends." She returned to TV alongside "Cheers" costars Kirstie Alley in Kirstie (2013-2014), Danson in Becker (2001) and Kelsey Grammer in Frasier (2002), as well as featured roles in Hung (2009-2010), Getting On (2015) and The Mindy Project (2014-2017). Look around on any given episode, and there's bound to be at least a few other barflies in the background quietly nursing a cocktail or a mug of beer, many recurring. His longtime publicist Tom Estey confirmed the news to EW. Guest roles in Taxi and M*A*S*H were followed by his big break on Cheers, and two years after it finished he launched a self-titled sitcom on CBS, but it was canceled after eight episodes. He began performing on stage in the 1960s and continued working in the theater for years, earning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in "The Rothschilds." He was 71. As The AV Club reported in 2014, "The Simpsons" writer Michael Price explained that the name switch happened"long ago out of deference to Doris Grau.". Cheers' central relationship of Sam and Diane, and its will-they-or-won't-they, fighting-alternating-with-romance conceit, reached its near peak with the fourth-season-ending two part episode "Strange Bedfellows." "I am so sad and so grateful for all the times she made me laugh. ", In 2005, she played a fictionalized version of herself in the Showtime series "Fat Actress. The actor died from complications of cancer at age 75 in 2019. In 1980, Grammer's half brothers, Stephen and Billy, died in a scuba accident off St. Thomas. . When the fourth season aired, it was explained that Coach had died (off-screen), and the other characters dealt with his death in their own ways. As part of the extended Cheers plot arc in 1989 in which The Lillian Corporation bought the Cheers bar from Sam, Rebecca was placed in charge of the business and spent most of her days trying to impress her corporate overseers. Shelley Long's final episode of Cheers, before the series finale, was the last episode of the show's fifth season. Reuters/Fred Prouser In the decades since the show first graced the small screen, the roster has endured a lot of loss. December 6, 2022 / 10:51 AM / CBS Boston BOSTON - Members of the iconic show "Cheers" are mourning the death of actress Kirstie Alley, who died following a brief battle with cancer. She earned an Emmy Award and Golden Globe for her role in 1991. He worked as a production supervisor in the '70s and was back in front of the camera the following decade. He spent a lot of time in the recording booth, providing his rather distinct voice to numerous characters such as Balthazar on "The Smurfs.". Pointing out that Cheers' pool room and bathrooms technically belonged to Melville's, he demanded rent, and when Sam refused to pay, he sealed them off. That same year, she made her "Cheers" debut as Corinne, a relief server at the bar. He was very well-known by the employees, and always received a loud greeting whenever he entered the bar. He voiced Hamm in the first-ever Pixar movie, "Toy Story," and had a voice role in every single one, until 2020's "Soul," though his likeness was seen. Anderson's Harry "The Hat" Gittes, a swindler with a knack for sleight of hand, appeared in six episodes from 1982 until '87. Sadly, but not surprisingly, quite a few of Cheers cast members have passed away in the three decades since the show ended. For much of his adult life, Michael Currie was a regular guest star on sitcoms and procedural crime dramas. "Cheers" turned 40 years old on September 30. Alley's former "Cheers" costars Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, and Rhea Perlman paid tribute to the late actor in statements to Deadline. First she divorced the sleezy Nick Tortelli (Dan Hedaya), but she later remarried Eddie LeBec, a somewhat equally-sleazy French Canadian pro hockey star turned ice show performer. He spent much of his career working as a television series director, having directed episodes of "Bonanza," "Starsky & Hutch," and "Hawaii Five-O," to name a few. According to the Deseret News, she became ill in mid-1992, and on July 5, she died. . She was also a member of and vocal supporter of the Church of Scientology. ", Alley also appeared in reality show competitions like "Dancing With the Stars" and "Celebrity Big Brother (UK). One of her most impressive performances came when she played Madame Lazora on the "Cheers" episode "The Ghost and Mrs. Diane often clashed with Sam because of their different backgrounds and general vibes. This list includes all of the Cheers main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. Ted Danson and several other "Cheers" stars are remembering their co-star Kirstie Alley following her death on Monday. Despite starting out in film, most of Curtis' work landed him on numerous popular television series, including "M*A*S*H," "Knight Rider," "Hawaii Five-O," and many more. He impacted the characters every so often, including saving Woody from having to return to Indiana in "Cheers: The Motion Picture." He continued playing small parts in film and television before landing the role that earned him the most fame, playing Willie Tanner on "Alf" from 1986 to 1990. "Cheers" ran for 11 seasons consisting of 275 episodes, and while that kept the cast busy, it also allowed for a ton of guest stars, many of whom built successful careers of their own. He earned two more Oscar nominations in 2009 and 2018, for "The Messenger" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," respectively. She ultimately landed 76 onscreen credits, and while shecertainly had a presence on the big screen, television is where Alley gained international fame. ET): An earlier version of this article misidentified a Star Trek film. Long married investment advisor Bruce Tyson in 1981 and they have one daughter together. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Then in February 1985, Colasanto died at age 61. Next year, she'll be in the "Barbie" film. He left the show in a rather strange and abrupt way via the episode "Death Takes a Holiday on Ice." Sadly, Kirstie died on Dec. 5, 2022 . Ratzenberger earned two Emmy nominations for his role as Cliff. Norm was the most loyal Cheers customer, and had a running tab at the bar for years. In the episode, Carla begins dating for the first time after Eddie's death, but it's not easy for her. Madame Lazora is a character in the expanded Cheers universe, appearing once in 1990 and again in 1991. Below, we look back at some memorable friends from Cheers who have passed away, some without much fanfare. (1998) and as the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons (1990-2017). Almost as famous as Norm was his Chicago Superfan character Bob Swerski on Saturday Night Live (1991-2003). She spent the better part of a decade in that role, appearing in 159 of the show's 193 episodes. At the time, she was in London to film a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Philip Perlman didn't become an actor until he retired working in the toy industry, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Talk about minor screentime, major impact: when Al was allowed to drunkenly scream out one word, it cracked up the live studio audience enough to make the show's stars jealous if they hadn't also been laughing along. As big of a hit as "ALF" was, it sounds like things weren't entirely cheerful behind the scenes. He claimed producers grew tired of her constant complaints about his own character and plotlines. He was made fun of a lot because he lived with his mom and had no love life to speak of. "The Simpsons" episode "Team Homer" was dedicated to the actor's memory, and the series retired Lunchlady Doris to honor her. Cheers was in the basement of an old Boston building, and so it sat directly below the snooty Melville's, a seafood restaurant that would only seem to work its way into the show when the ownership wanted to complain about the rowdy bar downstairs. "And I was seen there, asked to do 'Saturday Night Live,' which I did nine or 10 times over the years.". The most commonly seen among these patrons: a guy named Phil. Early life [ edit] ", Over the years, he's also starred in shows like "Fargo," "CSI: Crime Investigation," "CSI: Cyber," "Damages," "Becker," "Bored to Death," and "The Good Place. Most famously, he starred in the first season of "True Detective," which also garnered him an Emmy nod. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. He died on October 13, 2002, at the age of 79. He has been nominated for an Oscar three times for The People vs Larry Flynt, The Messenger and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. The series was also home to numerous celebrities who appeared briefly or as recurring characters throughout the years. He is now most often seen in adverts for phone company Consumer Cellular. We make each other laugh. In the mid-2000s, Perlman authored the book series "Otto Undercover.". It doesn't take long for his dogs to run out of the house, forcing Rebecca to call Sam and Woody for help. In addition to his close-to-his-daughter regular gig on Cheers, he frequently took small roles in projects starring or directed by his son-in-law, Danny DeVito, such as Throw Momma from the Train, Hoffa, Other People's Money, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. After Diane left him for Sam, Frasier began casually drinking to cope and eventually he started drinking so often at Cheers that Diane asked Sam to intervene. He also had repeated appearances on "Saturday Night Live" in the '90s and early 2000s. Woody Harrelson, 61, arrived at the bar in season four as the new bartender Woody Boyd. He got into acting late in life, in his sixties, then was cast in a bit part on Hill Street Blues. When she wasn't working on "Cheers," Grau kept herself busy as a script supervisor and voice actor, with her most famous vocal role being Lunchlady Doris on "The Simpsons." Actress: Cheers. He visited the Boston bar 142 times, making him one of the background characters with the most appearances. About a decade after the conflict ended, he began studying acting. Despite his numerous annoying tendencies, Cliff had a heart of gold and, although they didn't always show it, the Cheers gang loved him to bits. Max Wright spent much of his early career appearing on stage and in films, where he played minor roles. Divorced from Stiny in 2004, he wed Julie Blichfeldt in 2012. Cliff's best friend was fellow bar patron Norm Peterson. Selected to replace the departed Long, Kirstie Alley portrayed Rebecca Howe, the fiercely independent "Cheers" business manager who Sam Malone initially tries to seduce. She also reprised her role as Diane in the Cheers spin-off "Frasier." Al Rosen spent considerable time in front of and behind cameras throughout his long career. Stream all seasons of "Cheers" with a Parmount+ subscription: When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Nicholas Colasanto didn't begin working in the entertainment industry right out of college. Wright played a politician named Jim Fleener on a two-episode arc called "Strange Bedfellows" in 1986. Rhea Perlman said she and Alley had become friends instantly. She began appearing in front of the camera in the late-1980s, with her first acting credit coming from a walk-on role on an episode of "All Is Forgiven." Rosen was in his seventies when he joined the auxiliary cast of Cheers, having worked in the entertainment industry since the 1940s as an extra and bit player, then as a production supervisor for soaps and game shows. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Sadly, Jay Thomas died of throat cancerin August 2017 at age 69. Harry was a talented magician and small-time con man who'd sneak into Cheers on occasion to swindle employees and patrons out of a few bucks, or just steal their wallets and watches while employing some sleight of hand. She was Ms. Robin Elizabeth Bishop in the 1987 film Summer School, and played Gladys Leeman in Drop Dead Gorgeous, which came out in 1999. Alley joined "Cheers" in its sixth season, replacing original cast member Shelley Long, who left the show. I admire her. She was sarcastic, confrontational, and often made jokes at the customers' expense. Image: facebook.com, @OfficialTedDanson. For the most part, he was there to add additional levity to random situations, often including calls to the bar. After the show wrapped, Wright explained toPeoplethat he "washugely eager to have it over with" and that acting opposite a puppet "was hard work and very grim." But he was a shady and fickle scoundrel, however, and ended up ultimately discredited, left broke, and sent to prison for embezzlement at which point Rebecca lost interest (and Sam got his bar back). His character Sam was a former baseball player for the Boston Red Sox whose battle with alcoholism led him to quit his sports career and open a bar where he was adored by his patrons and was skilled at seducing beautiful women. His career took off with Cheers and he went on to portray the Frasier character for 20 more years with the hugely successful spin off Frasier, for which he won four Emmy Awards. She visits her psychic, Madame Lazora, who holds a sance to contact Eddie and sort it all out. But she reprised her Cheers role to appear as a guest character on Frasier opposite on-screen love interest Kelsey Grammer. Mr. Sheridan returns once more in "For Real Men Only," which centers around Rebecca throwing a retirement party for the company. His voice has made him the most famous as Ratzenberger has appeared in several Pixar film and is known as the studio's mascot, notably as Hamm the Piggy Bank in the Toy Story series, in Cars, A Bug's Life and more. Frasier won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards, which was then a record for the most Emmys for a scripted series, including five straight wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. They divorced in 2011 and Grammer went on to marry British flight attendant Kayte Walsh the same year. Last year, she told Fox host Tucker Carlson that she was frequently attacked for her beliefs. In the episode "Adventures in Housesitting," Rebecca agreed to house-sit for Mr. Sheridan (only to lose his dogs), and the character returned again in "For Real Men Only" when Rebecca threw a retirement party for one of the character's business associates. Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 following a short battle with cancer, four months after the 40th anniversary of the TV show that propelled her Hollywood career - Cheers. The role of Malone earned Ted Danson two Emmys and two Golden Globes. There were customers at Cheers beyond just Norm Peterson, Cliff Clavin, and bespectacled Paul. ", Additionally, Danson has also co-starred in multiple movies, including the buddy comedy film "Three Men and a Baby" and its sequel "Three Men and a Little Lady," and the Oscar-winning "Saving Private Ryan.". The actor remained popular for years, having shown up eight times on "Saturday Night Live" within a four-year span. Carla often referred to him or spoke to him on the phone, so he had a presence on the series. Rhea Perlman asCarla Tortelli; (L)Perlman, 74, pictured as Carla Tortelli in a Cheers cast portrait, (R)Perlman seen at the 13 The Musical Special Screening at The Paris Theatre on August 08, 2022 in New York City. Lets reopen the bar tab and tally what the cast has been up to over a quarter-century. He went on to win an Emmy Award for his role and five nominations. Other than his success in the hit sitcom, the popular entertainer has appeared in shows such as Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Columbo and Wings. Over a more than 40-year career, she made dozens of TV and movie appearances. Brown returned to play the character once more in "Madame LaCarla," and continued working in television until 1992. He also had a recurring sketch on SNL's Bill Swerski's Superfans, which was dedicated to sports fans from Chicago. Chelsea Lauren / Variety via Getty Images, Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies at 71 years old. Sam dated a city council member who Diane thought was using him, so to retaliate she went to work as a volunteer coordinator for the politician's opponent, a nerdy guy named Jim Fleener. Jay Thomas, the Emmy-winning actor known for his work on the classic sitcoms Cheers and Murphy Brown, has died of cancer at age 69. 'Cheers' cast members mourn death of Kirstie Alley CBSBoston.com Staff 12/6/2022 BOSTON - Members of the iconic show "Cheers" are mourning the death of actress Kirstie Alley, who died. During season three of the show, he was hospitalized. After playing "The Hat" on "Cheers," Anderson landed the lead in "Night Court" and continued from there. Towards the end of the third season, the Los Angeles Times reported that Colasanto became ill and died of a heart attack. Married to actor Paul Dorman from 1984 to 1991, she wed writer and director Chris Calkins in 2004. This scripted turn of events came about afterThomas apparently made some unkind remarks about his co-star on his radio show. Colosanto also worked as an actor in various films, but he's best known for playing Coach on "Cheers.". He served as the owner and bartender, often engaging in cheeky banter with Cheers patrons and employees. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the 1950s. Ironically, the former Red Sox pitcher was a recovering alcoholic. Wendt made TV guest appearances on Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (2001-2002), George Lopez (2004) and had a recurring role on Clipped (2015). On the TV front, Harrelson reprised his role as Woody in an episode of "Frasier," a performance which got him another Emmy nomination. Sam wanted to be with Rebecca, but she had designs on Robin (both personally and professionally), believing that romancing him was a way to make herself rich and comfortable. Rhea Perlman, 74, appeared in every episode of the show as impatient waitress Carla Tortelli who was well-known for her violent temper and disdain of almost everyone in the bar aside from Sam. Alley later reignited her small screen success on "Veronica's Closet" in 1997. Alley had a successful career before and after Cheers, making her film debut in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and starring alongside John Travolta and the voice of Bruce Willis in the Look Who's Talking series. She has worked consistently ever since in one-off television roles including Murphy Brown (1995-1996), Diagnosis Murder (1998), 8 Simple Rules (2003), Retired at 35 (2011) and has appeared regularly as DeDe Pritchett on Modern Family (2009-2018). His character knew useless and questionable facts and happily spoke to anyone who came within a few yards of them. "Cheers" was often filled with extras, but some of the people seen in the background of a shot came back to the bar, time and time again. Despite leaving "Cheers," Thomas managed to bounce back, appearing in dozens of television series throughout his career. John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin; (L)John Ratzenberger, 75, pictured as Cliff Clavinin a Cheers cast portrait, (R)Ratzenberger seen at Luck Premiere event at Regency Village Theatre on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Harrelson is a vegan and well known for environmentalism and charity work. The season after his death, "Norm and Cliff's Excellent Adventure" was dedicated "to our friend Al Rosen" in the credits. One of those guys was a character known only as Mr. Sheridan, a vice-president at Lillian. Working as the bar's primary server, no-nonsense Carla held a steady job throughout Cheers, but she was always unlucky in love. Danson, 74, has graced our television screens for decades, acting in award-winning series that have become staples in pop culture like "Frasier" (as Sam) and "Curb Your Enthusiasm. Rosen began acting in the 1940s in minor parts before transitioning into television. Ratzenberger married Georgia Stiny in 1984 and the couple have two children together. Shelley Long as Diane Chambers; (L)Long, 73, pictured in a Cheers cast portrait ; (R)Long seen on October 7, 2021 walking her dog inLos Angeles, Victoria Beckham behind the scenes at her Paris fashion week show. The show remains one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}James Cameron Keeps Smashing His Own Records, The Cocaine Bear Drug Smuggler Was a Real Person, Meet The Last of Us Creator Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us Cast Guide: Actors and Characters, Biography: Jon Stewart (Community Heroes), Biography: You Need to Know: Dorothy Arzner. Currie worked only occasionally in the 1990s, and retired from acting entirely after the new millennium. Wendt has been married to Bernadette Birkett who played the voice of the mysterious Vera on Cheers since 1978 and they have one daughter and two sons. After Cheers, he's remained a fixture on television and has appeared in lead roles in a number of hits including Becker, Fargo, CSI, The Good Place and as a guest on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other memorable movies that Harrelson, 61, has done include "Zombieland" and its sequel, "Now You See Me" and its sequel, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," "The Edge of Seventeen," "Friends with Benefits," "War for the Planet of the Apes," and the "Hunger Games" franchise. A Juilliard School-trained performer, Grammer made his Broadway debut in the 2010 musical revival of La Cage Aux Folles for which he was nominated for a Tony Award, and originated the role of Captain Hook in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland in 2015. Ratzenbergers distinctive voice helped to land him roles in every Pixar animated film to date, including Hamm the pig in the Toy Story series and Mack the truck in the Cars franchise. Wendt married Bernadette Birkett in 1978 and they have three children together. Cliff was a regular at the bar and knew a lot of trivia or at least, he claimed to. She also worked on that series' scripts and had a long and impressive career making people laugh.