In 1983, Wendie Jo Sperber married Richard Velasquez. Back to the Future (1985), Lowest Rated: , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The Los Angeles native and advocate was later named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women in 1999. They have two children, son Preston, and daughter Pearl. In 1978, Wendie Jo Sperber was offered a major role in the comedy movie, I Wanna Hold Your Hand. The film was about the extreme fan frenzy around the English rock band, Beatles. In the movie, Sperber performed as Rosie Petrofsky. Though it was not a success at the box office, the movie helped Sperber in establishing herself as an actress. Host an Event, Contact us Sperber's roles grew larger in the wake of Back to the Future, and over the next decade she starred in the series Babes (a comedy about three overweight sisters) but the series was cancelled after one season. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again. The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. Thanks for your help! Her last work was voicing a character on the animated TV series American Dad (episode titled "Roger 'n' Me") that aired in 2006, after her death. Hollywood, California, USA. Although Sperber underwent an experimental brain radiation therapy, it did not yield results. Sperber was able to move quickly on screen (Entertainment Weekly described Rosie Petrofsky as "a screaming Beatlemaniac who, among other things, climbed through elevator shafts").[2]. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Gardens of Ramah, Map E, Lot R5, Unit 1, Space 3A (directly behind lot 6392), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12552717/wendie-jo-sperber. Tributes Israel did cast her again in MovingViolations in 1985. Wendie Jo Sperber's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. Actress fought breast cancer and became advocate for care. Sperber died of breast cancer on November 29, 2005 in Sherman Oaks, California, at the age of 47. A system error has occurred. Los Angeles, CA Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who played a recurring role on ABC's 8 Simple Rules and is perhaps best known for starring with Tom Hanks on the television series Bosom Buddies, died at her home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer. "SPARK" is an acronym for "Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge.". Sperber is survived by her son and daughter, her parents, two sisters, her brother and weSPARK. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Sorry! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Wendie Jo Sperber Birth Place: Hollywood, California Profession Actor Actor 32 Credits Women Behind Bars 2009 American Dad! Wendie Jo Sperber Actress | Back to the Future Though she was known best for drawing laughs as whiny, excitable characters throughout her raucous film and TV career, actress/comedienne Wendie Jo Sperber showed a brave, compassionate and humane side in the last years of her life. In 1990, Sperber reprised the character of Linda McFly, in the movie, Back to the Future Part III. In the same year, she performed as Anita Cox, in the drama movie, The Image. From 1990 to 1991, Sperber performed the lead role in the TV series, Babes. It was aired on the Fox network. In 1998, Sperber helped the U.S. She died on November 29, 2005, aged 47, in Los Angeles.[5]. [1], Sperber began her screen career at a young age when she was cast in the small role of "Kuchinsky", in Matthew Robbins' 1978 teen comedy Corvette Summer, alongside Mark Hamill and Annie Potts. In addition to her work on TV and movies, Sperber also was the founder of weSPARK Cancer Support Center, an independent organization formed in 2001 to advance and help support individuals and their families fighting various forms of cancer through free emotional support, information and social events/activities. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. During the drama workshop that Sperber attended, she was noticed by producer, Allan Carr. By Joe Rhodes Updated October 12, 1990 at 04:00 AM EDT. There was a problem getting your location. [4] She continued to work in television and movies during this period, including episodes of UnhappilyEverAfter, HomeImprovement, Will&Grace, GroundedforLife, and the movies DesperatebutNotSerious (1999) and SororityBoys (2002). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Sperber sought to establish "a home-like setting" for those seeking emotional support and information resources, forging ahead with great support from her community and friends such as Hanks, one of weSPARK's founders. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her.. The show told the story of a group of female prisoners. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I wanted peer support."[4]. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. It also was the first feature film for director Robert Zemeckis, who later cast Sperber in his 1980 comedy "Used Cars" and his 1985 blockbuster "Back to the Future" (Sperber also appeared in 1989's "Back to the Future, Part III"). The California girl was born on September 15, 1958, in Los Angeles . from birthday. She played the title role in the ABC Afterschool Special feature Dinky Hocker, which dealt with a teenager's attempts to hide her feelings by eating, and engaged in physical comedy in Steven Spielberg's 1941. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. 40% IE 11 is not supported. Payback: An Interactive Movie, and Desperate But Not Serious.. Wendie Jo Sperber was an American actress who performed in several movies and TV series. In the series, Sperber performed as Amy Cassidy, who was a co-worker of the protagonists, and knew all their secrets. Wendie Jo Sperber is another one of those faces we know from TC and Film. The cast gave a special tribute to costar Wendie Jo Sperber, who died in 2005 of breast cancer. Try again later. Actress Wendie Jo Sperber Dies of Breast Cancer, Comedy Veteran Seen on Series from Bosom Buddies to Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The actresswhose credits include series Will & Grace and Murphy Brown, all three Back to the Future theatricals, Steven Spielberg's 1941, Robert Zemeckis' I Wanna Hold Your Hand and morefounded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center of Sherman Oaks in 2001. Sperber's roles grew larger in the wake of Back to the Future, and over the next decade she starred in the series Babes (a comedy about three overweight sisters) but the series was cancelled after one season. From her high school days, Sperber was interested in building a career in performing arts. She revealed in April 2002 that the cancer had metastasized throughout her body, and by mid-2004 she had undergone experimental brain radiation therapy. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Copyright Fandango. Weve updated the security on the site. Sperber founded a cancer support center, weSPARK, in 2001 in Sherman Oaks, California--"SPARK" stands for "Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge." The character may have originally been named Laura before her name was finally fixed as Linda. Wendie Jo Sperber (September 15, 1958 - November 29, 2005) was an American actress. Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States, Spouse/Ex-: Richard Velasquez (m. 1983; div. Los Angeles, CA - Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who played a recurring role on ABC's 8 Simple Rules and is perhaps best known for starring with Tom Hanks on the television series Bosom Buddies, died at her home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer.She was 46. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Postal Service unveil the breast cancer stamp. Sperber was born in Hollywood,California, to Burton Seymour Sperber and Charlene Marie (ne Hirshon) Sperber, and had three siblings (Ellice, Michelle and Richard). GREAT NEWS! She was an amazing acto. Scolari, who. Privacy Policy She reprised her role as Linda in Back to the Future Part III. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wendie Sperber (12552717)? Wendie Jo Sperber (September 15, 1958 November 29, 2005) was an American actress, known for her performances in the films I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), Bachelor Party (1984), and Back to the Future (1985), as well as the television sitcoms Bosom Buddies (19801982) and Private Benjamin (19821983). LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 - Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on the television series "Bosom Buddies" and whose many movie roles included "Back to the Future," died on Tuesday at her. Resend Activation Email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Burton and Charlene Sperber were her parents. Search for crossword clues found in the Daily Celebrity, NY Times, Daily Mirror, Telegraph and major publications. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. She attended the Teenage Drama Workshop conducted by the California State University, which helped her to kick-start her acting career.Career, In 1978, Sperber started her career in movies. Showing Editorial results for wendie jo sperber. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Sperber helped unveil and promote a breast cancer stamp for the U.S. Wendies dream was to open an independently-run cancer support center in a home-like setting. Supporters, Donate RF 2DCR42T - Los Angeles, California, USA 17th November 2020 A general view of atmosphere of actress Wendie Jo Sperber's Grave and her father Burton Sperber and mother Charlene Sperber's graves at Mount Sinai Cemetery Hollywood Hills on November 17, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Please reset your password. Character actress Wendie Jo Sperber enjoyed a long, lucrative career in Hollywood--though not a star, she was a very familiar face. I spent many years with low self-esteem, but the cancer has given me the gift of seeing how many people love me. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Photo by Barry King/Alamy Stock Photo. 2006 Grounded for Life 2005 JAG 2003 8 Simple Rules 2003 Touched by an. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She then resumed her feature work in the Tom Hanks theatrical vehicle Bachelor Party, directed by Neal Israel. According to one of the last known interviews with Sperber by Terra Wellington,[3] the weSPARK organization was her key cause and effort in the last year of her life with her stating "The whole idea of weSPARK's programming was that I didn't want people to walk into a room and have a therapist ask how they feel. She was in her 40s. Israel did cast her again in Moving Violations in 1985. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This browser does not support getting your location. Please visit www.wespark.org to learn how to volunteer, make a donation or obtain services. Sperber was the subject of the documentary, The Show Must Go On, directed by Beth Murphy. based on information from your browser. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. By creating an account, you agree to the Volunteer She plays a stewardess who saves a flight from a terrorist bombing, ironically when the wind pulls her to the bombed part of the plane and she is stuck there. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. `` SPARK '' is an acronym for `` Support, Prevention, Acceptance, and! 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