Jason Sudeikis Pays Tribute to Late Uncle George Wendt After Cheers Star’s Death

After all, his late uncle’s career was a testament of dedication, as he landed his breakout role on Cheers in 1982—nearly a decade after debuting in the 1970s.

“He also always kept connected to his family and his roots: Both in Chicago, where he’s from, but also the time he spent here,” Sudeikis continued, referring to his uncle’s graduation from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. “And to a bar called Mike’s a whole bunch, where I think he logged maybe 18 credit hours.”

The We’re the Millers actor teased that Wendt’s time at the Missouri bar ultimately prepared him for Cheers, which he appeared in all 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993.

“We miss him greatly,” Sudeikis added, “and I love him dearly.”