It’s Ted Danson’s 68th Birthday — See the Cast of ‘Cheers’ Then and Now!

Kirstie Alley (Rebecca Howe)

Since winning both a Golden Globe and Emmy Award for her role as Rebecca on Cheers, Kirstie has continued to find showbiz success on TV, starring on Veronica's Closet, Hot in Cleveland, and Kirstie. The mom-of-two has also appeared on reality shows Dancing with the Stars and Fat Actress.

Kelsey Grammer (Frasier Crane)

Throughout his more than 30 years in showbiz, Kelsey has won five Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes for his work in TV and movies. His most memorable roles include his portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on both Cheers and Frasier and his appearances in movies X-Men: Days of Future Past, and The Expendables 3.

Ted Danson (Sam Malone)

After playing bartender Sam, Ted starred as Dr. John Becker on the sitcom Becker from 1998 until 2004 and also played character D.B. Russell on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Throughout his 30-year career, the actor has been nominated for 15 Emmys, 10 Golden Globes, and a SAG Award.

George Wendt (Norm Peterson)

Though he is most recognized for his role as Norm on Cheers, George, has additionally guest-starred on TV shows Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, and Kirstie and appeared in movies Fletch and The Little Rascals.

Rhea Perlman (Carla Tortelli)

After winning four Emmys for her performance on Cheers, Danny DeVito's wife has guest-starred on a plethora of popular TV shows including St. Elsewhere, The Tortellis, Blossom, Hot in Cleveland, and The Mindy Project.

Shelley Long (Diane Chambers)

Shelley received an impressive five Emmy noms — she won once in 1983! — and two Golden Globes for her role on Cheers. Since then, the mom-of-one has appeared in movies Night Shift, Troop Beverly Hills, and The Brady Bunch Movie as well as on the hit TV series Modern Family.

John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin)

John is known for his role on Cheers and his voice work in more than 15 of Pixar's animated movies including the Toy Story series, A Bug's Life, the Monsters, Inc. series, The Incredibles, and Finding Nemo.

Woody Harrelson (Woody Boyd)

The father-of-three most recently starred in Friends With Benefits, Now You See Me, and, The Hunger Games movies.

Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith Sternin)

Bebe is most recognized for her roles in Broadway shows Sweet Charity, Chicago, and The Addams Family and in movies Say Anything…, Jumanji, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She is currently starring as Nadine Tolliver on the TV series Madam Secretary.

Nicholas Colasanto (Coach Ernie Pantusso)

After Cheers, Nicholas directed two episodes of Columbo and several episodes of the short-lived series Nakia. He also starred in movies Fat City and Family Plot. His last major film role was in 1980's Raging Bull. His final episode of Cheers was in 1984, just three months before he passed away from a heart attack at age 61 in 1985.

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