It's impossible not to smile when remembering Cheers. The series about a bar "where everybody knows your name" exceeded everyone's expectations with its staggering success, and it ran on NBC for over a decade. It didn't have a lot of success in its first season, but eventually, the ratings started rising, and it ended up becoming one of the most popular sitcoms ever.The writers of the show had amazing ideas, no doubt, but it took a very talented nd dedicated cast to bring them to life. The amazing actors that made the show possible have gone on to continue their careers after Cheers ended, and have consequently built impressive fortunes. But who is the richest member of the cast?
9 Bebe Neuwirth - $10 Million
Bebe Neuwirth played Dr. Lilith Sternin, Frasier Crane's wife, and was one of the stars of Cheers. She then reprised her character in a supporting role in the show Frasier, and her work was so breathtaking that it earned her two Emmy Awards and several other nominations. Regarding movies, among her biggest projects there are two movies from the Jumanji franchise, in which she played Nora Shepherd. But Bebe is not only a great actress on the screen, she has also worked in several Broadway shows such as A Chorus Line, Little Me, and Sweet Charity. For the latter, she won a Tony Award. Nowadays, her reported net worth is of $10 million.
8 Shelley Long - $10 Million
When Diane Chambers loses her fiancé, she is forced to reinvent herself. She starts working as a waitress and starts learning more about the real world. Shelley Long portrayed this character in Cheers for five seasons before leaving, and then she made a special appearance for the finale. She won two Golden Globe Awards for her role, and was nominated for several Emmy Awards. Shelley is now worth $10 million, and some of her other projects include playing a recurring role on Modern Family and starring in The Brady Bunch Movie and Troop Beverly Hills.
7 Kirstie Alley - $40 Million
When Shelley Long left the show, Kirstie Alley stepped up. Diane Chambers was a very important character, so Kirstie wasn't going to replace her, but with her role as Rebecca Howe, she managed to fill the hole that Shelley's departure had left in the show. For Cheers, Kirstie won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award.
For three years, she starred on the sitcom Veronica's Closet, and she also worked on movies like For Richer or Poorer, Drop Dead Gorgeous, and David's Mother. The actress is currently worth $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
6 George Wendt - $45 Million
George Wendt, better known as Norm Peterson, has an impressive $45 million net worth. Cheers no doubt made a big contribution to his fortune and to his career as an actor. After all, with the show, George received several nominations for important awards. However, his career is way more than just the sitcom. He worked with Robert De Niro in Guilty by Suspicion and with Mel Gibson in Forever Young, he had several guest-star appearances in shows like Seinfeld, and he also did several theater projects.
5 John Ratzenberger - $50 Million
John Ratzenberger is the man that brought Cliff Clavin to life in the series. Cliff was a postal worker who was a know-it-all, and at one point decided to put his knowledge to good use by becoming a Jeopardy! contestant. John is now reportedly worth $50 million, and he owes his fortune not only to his amazing work as an actor in Cheers and many other projects but also to his career as a voiceover actor. He voiced several characters in blockbusters such as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Cars, and The Incredibles. He's also a very successful businessman who created packaging alternatives made with biodegradable material. He founded Eco-Pak Industries to sell this innovative product.
4 Rhea Perlman - $60 Million
Rhea Perlman played head-waitress Carla Tortelli, and to say she did a good job would be an understatement. During her time on Cheers, she received ten Emmy Award nominations, winning four. Without a doubt, her character will be remembered for a long time.
Some of her other important projects that helped her build her $60 million net worth include the iconic movie Matilda, The Sessions, Sunset Park, and more. She is also a children's books author, and she wrote the series Otto Undercover, which consists of six illustrated books.
3 Woody Harrelson - $70 Million
Cheers was Woody Harrelson's big break. He joined the show in its fourth season and stayed right until the end. He won an Emmy Award and received four other nominations for his role as bartender Woody Boyd, and has been nominated for an Oscar on three separate occasions for his movies The People vs. Larry Flynt, The Messenger, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Another important role in his career was as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games, a part he kept all through the four movies of the series. The actor's current net worth is $70 million.
2 Kelsey Grammer - $80 Million
In Kelsey Grammer's case, it's probably safe to say that Cheers and Frasier have been the main contributors to his $80 million net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelsey was earning roughly $1.6 million per episode when Frasier was at the peak of its popularity. He has also worked in series like Boss and The Last Tycoon, and he is also the voice of Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons. During his youth he had some problems managing his money due to struggles with addiction and the legal issues that stemmed from that, but luckily he has been able to put those hardships behind him.
1 Ted Danson - $80 Million
Ted Danson might have become popular as Sam Malone, but he has long since made a name for himself outside the character. With his talent and hard work, it is no surprise that he would be at the top of the list, with an $80 million net worth. After Cheers, he starred in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: Cyber as D.B. Russell, was the lead on the HBO sitcom Bored to Death, and starred alongside Kristen Bell in The Good Place. Despite having done pretty much everything, he doesn't seem to want to slow down anytime soon. In fact, he's currently starring in NBC's Mr. Mayor.
