cheers ran from 1982 to 1993 and became one of the most popular shows of all time. The comedy series made household names Ted Danson72, Shelley Lang71, Kelsey Grammer, 65 and more. The theme song is one of the most famous TV theme songs of all time.
It’s been 38 years since the show premiered, and 27 years ago the cast said goodbye in the series finale. For many of the cast cheers was just the beginning of her career. See how the cast has changed and what they’re up to after almost 40 years.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson played the legendary bartender Sam Malone cheers for all 11 seasons. He won an Emmy for his performance. Ted later starred in the popular sitcom Beckeras well as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He starred in the legal drama damage and the second season of Fargo. His most recent role was as Michael on the critically acclaimed sitcom The good place Next Kristen bell. He will star in a brand new sitcom called The Star Mr. Mayor in 2021.
Shelley Lang
Shelley Lang played the beloved Diane Chambers. She won the 1983 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won two Golden Globes. Shelley left the show after season 5 in 1987 but returned for the series finale in 1993. She also reprized her role in the cheers spin off, Frasier. after she left cheersShelley has acted in a number of notable films such as Troupe Beverly Hills, The Brady Bund Movie, A very Brady sequel, and dr T & the women. She continued playing DeDe Pritchett modern family for multiple episodes. She recently voiced the role of Grandma Murphy on the TV series Milo Murphy’s law.
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson played bartender Woody Boyd beginning in season 4. He won an Emmy for his role on the show. Woody has grown into a very accomplished actor. He was nominated for 3 Oscars for his role in The people against Larry Flynt, The messengerand Three billboards outside of Ebbing, Missouri. He played next to it Matthew McConaughey in the critically acclaimed first season of True detective. His latest films include Midway and Zombieland: Double tap. He also played Joe Biden for three episodes of Saturday night live in 2019. He will star in the upcoming poison Consequence.
Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman played the waitress Carla Tortelli for all 275 episodes of cheers. She won 4 Emmys for her portrayal of Carla. To cheersshe went on to act in films like Mathilde, Canadian baconand poms. She reunited with her cheers co-star Kirstie Alley on the sitcom Kirstie in 2013. She also continued playing Annette Castellano The Mindy Project. Her last roles were on The Goldbergs and Harley Quinn.
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley joined the cast of cheers 1987 as Rebecca Howe. She won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance. in the middle of her run cheersShe starred in the hit film Look who’s talking and its two sequels. The actress also starred It takes two, Deconstruct Harry, and more. She went on to star in the sitcom Veronica’s closet for 3 seasons. She appeared up Dancing with the stars in Season 12 and Season 15. She starred as Ingrid Hoffel in Season 2 of scream queens. Most recently, she starred in the film 2020 Lifetime You can’t take my daughter. In addition to acting, Kirstie has been the voice actress for Pier One and Jenny Craig. Sadly, Kirstie passed away on December 5, 2022 at the age of 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer. her two children, Wilhelm and lilyShe announced her departure from her official Twitter Account.
“To all our friends far and wide around the world… We are saddened to announce that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer that was only recently discovered,” he said expression started. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great vigour, leaving us reassured of her never-ending zest for life and all the adventures ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer first appeared in 1984 as Frasier Crane. He played the character until the series ended in 1993. Thereafter cheersKelsey got his own offshoot. Frasier aired from 1993 to 2004. He won 4 Emmys for his role in Frasier. In addition to playing Frasier, Kelsey is known for taking on the role of Sideshow Bob The simpsons and continues playing Mayor Tom Kane boss. When it comes to film, Kelsey notably played Dr. McCoy / Beast in X Men: The Last Stand. He is also an accomplished stage actor. He recently had a guest appearance on an episode of Carol’s second act and in the movie money plane.
George Wendt
George Wendt starred as Norm Peterson cheers. It earned him six consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. To cheers ended in 1993, George starred on his own show, The George Wendt Show, but it only lasted 6 episodes. George has appeared in a number of television shows and films over the years. He starred as Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of hairspray. He was last seen in an episode of The Goldbergsthe TV movie Christmas 9 to 5and movies Steal a survivor.
Johann Ratzenberger
Johann Ratzenberger played postman Cliff Clavin cheers. After the 11-season run of cheersJohn went on to voice the role of Hamm toy story, as well as the 3 sequels. He is the only voice actor to appear in every Pixar film. He has also appeared in several television shows over the years including 8 simple rules, Drop the dead diva Legit, and more. John mainly replaced Vincent Pastore on Dancing with the stars after Vincent quit after a week of training. He was the host of the documentary series Made in America from 2004 to 2008. John’s most recent work was in the Disney Channel series Just keep at it and the Pixar film Continue.
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth played both roles as Dr. Lilith Sternin, Frasier’s wife cheers and Frasier. She won two Emmys for her performance. Aside from television, she is a notable Broadway actress. To cheersBebe starred as Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in 1996. She also played Morticia Addams in The Addams family On Broadway. She starred as Nadine Tolliver on the CBS series woman secretary. Bebe portrayed Nora Shepherd in the 1995 film jumanji and reprized the role in the 2019 film Jumanji: The next level.