John Ratzenberger

Birth Name:

John Deszo Ratzenberger

Birth Place:

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer

Was the owner and operator of Eco-Pak, a packaging company that sought to help the environment by providing conservation-conscious packaging
Joined the boards of Pepperdine and Sacred Heart Universities
Worked in London as a house framer for some time before beginning his career in the performing arts, and didn't appear in his first role until 1976
Quote: "Get up in the morning, put your hand to something useful and be responsible for yourself and family․"
Quote: "[on P․T․ Flea] "In real life I always get a kick out of those kinds of characters, people who just go into a rage for no explicable reason․""
Created his "Cheers" character, Cliff Clavin, on the spot at his audition for the part of Norm after he sensed that he hadn't won the original part
Every film made by Pixar studios includes a role for him
Co-authored "We've Got it Made in America: A Common Man's Salute to an Uncommon Country․"
Only member of the cast of "Cheers" to have actually lived in Boston, the city where the series is set
Was one of the founding members of a bagpipe band called Gold Coast Pipe Band, but plays snare drum, not bagpipes

1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006Legend AwardWinner
2011Grace Award - Most Inspiring Movie Acting:Nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2024Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film:Nominated
2024Individual Merit Award - Best Ensemble Cast (US):Winner

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