Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis reveals why he doesn't use his real name, is related to Cheers star - Daily Mail

But Jason Sudeikis revealed that the name the world knows him by isn't his actual name. .

Wendt, now 73, appeared on all 275 episodes of Cheers from 1982 to 1993 and even earned six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Following in his talented uncle's footsteps has certainly worked out for Jason as he recently won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Ted Lasso including top honor Outstanding Comedy Series and individual gong Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The series won four awards during the event last month which also included Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series, which were presented to Brett Goldstein and Hannah Waddingham.

At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards the show also picked up an additional three awards bringing the series' total wins to seven in 2021

In his first-ever Emmy win speech Sudeikis said: 'I would say that this show is about family, this show is about mentors and teachers, this show is about teammates, and I wouldn't be here without those three things in my life.'

Legend: Wendt (seen in September 1989), now 73, appeared on all 275 episodes of Cheers from 1982 to 1993 and even earned six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Going for the gold(fish): Following in his talented uncle's footsteps has certainly worked out for Jason as he recently won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Ted Lasso including top honor Outstanding Comedy Series and individual gong Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Squad: The series won four awards during the event last month which also included Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series, which were presented to Brett Goldstein (left) and Hannah Waddingham (second from left), as they are joined by castmate Juno Temple (right)