Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his hometown of Chicago.

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

After "Cheers" went off-air in 1993, the actor pivoted to his own show, "The George Wendt Show." Wendt also appeared on the big screen in movies like "Al