Ted Danson stars as Sam Malone, Shelley Long plays Diane Chambers, and Rhea Perlman is Carla Tortelli in the classic US sitcom ‘Cheers‘.
Main cast
- Sam MaloneTed Danson1–11Main
- Diane ChambersShelley Long1–5Main
- Carla TortelliRhea Perlman1–11Main
- Norm PetersonGeorge Wendt1–11Main
- Cliff ClavinJohn Ratzenberger1–11Main
- Rebecca HoweKirstie Alley6–11Main
- Frasier CraneKelsey Grammer3–11Main
- Woody BoydWoody Harrelson4–11Main
- Coach Ernie PantussoNicholas Colasanto1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Lilith SterninBebe Neuwirth4–11Supp
- Harry the HatHarry Anderson2–9Supp
- John Allen HillKeene Curtis8–11Supp
Guest & voice
- GaryJoel Polis1–5Guest
- PhilPhilip Perlman3–11Guest
- Margaret ‘Maggie’ O’KeefeAnne De Salvo8Guest
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About this cast
‘Cheers’ is a beloved American sitcom set in a Boston bar, which ran for 11 seasons on NBC. The show revolves around the lives and relationships of the bar’s staff and regulars, anchored by former baseball player Sam Malone.
FAQs
Who plays Sam Malone in Cheers?
Ted Danson plays Sam Malone, the charming former baseball pitcher turned bar owner.
Who plays Diane Chambers in Cheers?
Shelley Long plays Diane Chambers, the intellectual waitress who has an on-off romance with Sam.
Who plays Carla Tortelli in Cheers?
Rhea Perlman plays Carla Tortelli, the sharp-tongued waitress with a large family.
How many seasons of Cheers are there?
There are 11 seasons, originally broadcast from 1982 to 1993 on NBC.
Did Kirstie Alley join Cheers after Shelley Long left?
Yes, Kirstie Alley joined the cast in season 6 as Rebecca Howe, the new manager hired by the bar’s corporate owner.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026