In 1994, Sperber was cast in a major supporting part in the CBS television series HeartsAfire. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. From 1982 to 1983, Sperber performed as Pvt. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Make sure that the file is a photo. Hollywood, California, USA. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. She reprised her role as Linda in BacktotheFuturePartIII. Search instead in Creative? That same year, she appeared as Linda McFly in Zemeckis' highly successful BacktotheFuture. She soon realized that although the physical treatment was difficult, the hardest battle was to be fought on the emotional front. 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. and the Life after "Bosom Buddies" brought varying degrees of good fortune to cast members. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wendie Sperber (12552717)? The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy, altruism through weSPARK, and an unstoppable supply of Goodness. With Elephant HugsMother Daughter SisterWOMAN OF VALOR, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Sperber approached her cancer diagnosis with the zeal and energy she brought to her years of heavily comedic work. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Congratulations on this excellent venture what a great idea! 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. She died on November 29, 2005, aged 47, in Los Angeles.[5]. She revealed in April 2002 that the cancer had metastasized throughout her body, and by mid-2004 she had undergone experimental brain radiation therapy. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Anyone can read what you share. She had a 28-year acting career and very few know her name. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Israel did cast her again in MovingViolations in 1985. October 1, 1992 (44 years) 1992-10-01. [2] Find clues for Wendle Jo Sperber sitcom or most any crossword answer or clues for crossword answers. We have created a browser extension. Wendie Jo Sperber Birth Place: Hollywood, California Profession Actor Actor 32 Credits Women Behind Bars 2009 American Dad! Wendie Jo Sperber. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Actress fought breast cancer and became advocate for care. Try again later. Ms. Sperber died at home after an. It's All about Sperber, Wendie Jo Sperber, Celebrity Deaths That Sadly Slipped By Us. "SPARK" is an acronym for "Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge.". She was in her 40s. humane side in the last years of her life. She was best known for her roles of Amy Cassidy in Bosom Buddies, Dr. Tina Gassko in Bachelor Party and Linda McFly in the Back to the Future films. Sperber was able to move quickly on screen (EntertainmentWeekly described Rosie Petrofsky as "a screaming Beatlemaniac who, among other things, climbed through elevator shafts").[2]. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three Back to the Future films. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Following her work on Part I, Sperber starred in the 1986 film Stewardess School, a typical 1980s misfit comedy. Her last work was voicing a character on the animated TV series AmericanDad (episode titled "Roger'n'Me") that aired in 2006, after her death. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sperber helped unveil and promote a breast cancer stamp for the U.S. Add to your scrapbook. 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. It was about a young socialite trying to adjust to life in the army. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. When she was diagnosed in 1997, she was devastated, yet determined to live. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sitemap It told the story of two single men who disguised themselves as women, so that they could live in affordable apartments. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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 home here. Israel did cast her again in Moving Violations in 1985. To install click the Add extension button. She played the title role in the ABCAfterschoolSpecial feature DinkyHocker, which dealt with a teenager's attempts to hide her feelings by eating, and engaged in physical comedy in StevenSpielberg's 1941. Payback: An Interactive Movie, and Desperate But Not Serious.. She soon realized that although the physical treatment was difficult, the hardest battle was to be fought on the emotional front. The show lasted just one season, and she had a season long stint on the John Ritter-Markie Post sitcom "Hearts Afire" in 1992-1993. Terms and Policies Wendie Jo Sperber (September 15, 1958 November 29, 2005) was an American actress, known for her performances in the films IWannaHoldYourHand (1978), BachelorParty (1984), and BacktotheFuture (1985), as well as the television sitcoms BosomBuddies (19801982) and PrivateBenjamin (19821983). Try again later. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Actress and cancer-care activist Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on television ' s " Bosom Buddies, " has died. The series was a light hearted comedy that told the story of three sisters who were obese. Privacy Policy In 1979, Sperber was cast in the lead role in the TV movie, Dinky Hocker. It was a teen drama movie about an oversized teenager who turned to food as a source of comfort, when she felt neglected by everyone. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She then resumed her feature work in the Tom Hanks theatrical vehicle BachelorParty, directed by NealIsrael. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. She was cast in the role of "Amy Cassidy" a character that was funny, romantic, and exuberant in the series Bosom Buddies starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. Learn more about merges. Sperber was born in Hollywood, California, to Burton Seymour Sperber and Charlene Marie (ne Hirshon) Sperber, and had three siblings (Ellice, Michelle and Richard). Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TVs Bosom Buddies and who in his words became a walking inspiration after she contracted cancer, has died. All rights reserved. Weve updated the security on the site. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Sperber also had roles in Steven Spielbergs 1941, Robert Zemeckis I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and Neal Israels Moving Violations and Bachelor Party. Her television credits include Murphy Brown, Private Benjamin, Will & Grace and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.. A system error has occurred. "We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her.". Phone: 818.906.3022 Email: info@wespark.org, Our Founder Date of death. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Take 22: Behind the Scenes of Sequestered, "Burton S. 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Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 97% In 1997, Sperber was diagnosed with breast cancer. Torchbearers Parents: Burton and Charlene Sperber. The character may have originally been named Laura before her name was finally fixed as Linda. Sperber was born in Hollywood,California, to Burton Seymour Sperber and Charlene Marie (ne Hirshon) Sperber, and had three siblings (Ellice, Michelle and Richard). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Sperber approached her cancer diagnosis with the zeal and energy she brought to her years of heavily comedic work. He offered her an unbilled role in his musical comedy movie, Grease. In the same year, Sperber was offered the role of Kuchinsky, in the adventure comedy movie, Corvette Summer.. [4] She continued to work in television and movies during this period, including episodes of Unhappily Ever After, Home Improvement, Will & Grace, Grounded for Life, and the movies Desperate but Not Serious (1999) and Sorority Boys (2002). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given 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. 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. In 1998 she guest starred as April, the cleaning lady and Grace's muse, on the twelfth episode of Will & Grace. 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 an amazing acto. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Fox. Sperber founded a cancer support center, weSPARK, in 2001 in Sherman Oaks, California--"SPARK" stands for "Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge." You could also do it yourself at any point in time. Wendie Jo Sperber, Tom Hanks's costar on TV's Bosom Buddies and who in his words became "a walking inspiration" after she contracted cancer eight . She died on November 29, 2005, aged 47, in Los Angeles.[5]. She was in her 40s. She was known for her roles in I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), Bachelor Party (1984), and Back to the Future (1985). She was in her 40s.. Her other credits include the films, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (1978), "Corvette Summer" (1978), "1941" (1979), "Used Cars" (1980), "Bachelor Party" (1984), "Stewardess School" (1986), "Love Affair" (1994), "Sorority Boys" (2002), and several television appearances including, "Designing Women," "Married With Children," "Parker Lewis Can't Lose," "Murphy Brown," and "8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter." Published on December 1, 2005 08:00 AM. 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Thanks for your help! Birth date. 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). Sperber enjoyed steady supporting and character work, including a stint on the television version of the film "Private Benjamin" (1981) and finally a lead in the 1990 Fox sitcom "Babes," about three sisters. Sperber performed as the protagonist, Susan Dinky Hocker. In the same year, Sperber performed as Maxine Dexheimer, in the period comedy movie, 1941. It was directed by Steven Spielberg. In the series, Sperber co-starred with Tom Hanks. Please try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Her cancer went into remission at one point but returned with a vengeance in 2002 and spread throughout her body. Postal Service unveil the breast cancer stamp. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Her publicist first said Sperber was 46, but later said she was 43 based on an Internet resource. She remained on the show till 1982. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/02/movies/wendie-jo-sperber-actress-dies-at-46.html. Linda McFly was portrayed by the late Wendie Jo Sperber ( 1958 - 2005 ), who had worked with Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis in their three prior films. Her nationality is American. 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According to one of the last known interviews with Sperber by TerraWellington,[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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Sperber performed as one of the sisters, Charlene Gilbert., In the 1990s, Sperber was cast in single episodes of series such as Fortune Hunter, Murphy Brown, Will and Grace, and Unhappily Ever After. From 1992 to 1993, she performed as Mavis Davis, in the TV sitcom, Hearts Afire. Sperber performed in several movies too, which included Love Affair, Mr. Although Sperber underwent an experimental brain radiation therapy, it did not yield results. 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. Wendie Jo Sperber, our Founder, was an actress, mother and breast cancer warrior. Zemeckis, who also worked on 1941, brought Sperber back to the big screen in 1980 with a role in his comedy UsedCars, but it was on television that year that Sperber began to receive more serious attention. While her career momentum was certainly compromised, the comedienne continued to pursue roles. She underwent treatment, and remained active in her profession even during this period. IE 11 is not supported. In 1997 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but by 2002, the cancer had spread. The Associated Press in September reported Sperbers age as 47. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Stacy Kouchalakas' in "Private Benjamin" from 1982 to 1983, 'Charlene Gilbert' on "Babes" from 1991 to 1992, 'Mavis Davis' on "Hearts Afire" from 1992 to 1993, and 'Linda McFly' in the "Back To The Future" films starring Michael J. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Tributes 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. The weSPARK organization offers a variety of free programs, services and social events to individuals and families whose lives have been affected by cancer. Wendie Jo Sperber, best known for her roles as Amy Cassidy in the Tom Hanks-Peter Scolari early 1980s sitcom Bosom Buddies and as Linda McFly in the Robert Zemeckis-directed blockbuster Back to the Future, died at her home in the Los Angeles suburb of Sherman Oaks on November 29, 2005, following an eight-year battle with breast cancer.Sperber (born in Los Angeles on Sep. 15, 1958) was 47. Wendie Jo Sperber was born on September 15, 1958 (age 46) in Los Angeles, California, United States. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. GREAT NEWS! characters throughout her raucous film and TV career, The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Zemeckis, who also worked on 1941, brought Sperber back to the big screen in 1980 with a role in his comedy Used Cars, but it was on television that year that Sperber began to receive more serious attention. 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Wendie Jo Sperber Birth 15 Sep 1958 Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Death 29 Nov 2005 (aged 47) Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California, USA Burial Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map Plot Gardens of Ramah, Map E, Lot R5, Unit 1, Space 3A (directly behind lot 6392) Memorial ID I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. Actress. Try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. She then resumed her feature work in the Tom Hanks theatrical vehicle Bachelor Party, directed by Neal Israel. Supporters, Donate [1], Sperber began her screen career at a young age when she was cast in the small role of "Kuchinsky", in MatthewRobbins' 1978 teen comedy CorvetteSummer, alongside MarkHamill and AnniePotts. Planned Giving actress/comedienne Wendie Jo Sperber showed a brave, compassionate and Though she was known best for drawing laughs as whiny, excitable Upon her death, former TV co-star Tom Hanks delivered a moving tribute to Wendie: "The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration. She is a celebrity movie actress. She lost her eight-year battle with cancer at age 46 in 2005. Oops, something didn't work. Sep 15, 1958, Birthplace: Sperber is survived by her son and daughter, her parents, two sisters, her brother and weSPARK. Sperber died at home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday. Ms. Sperber, who appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, became an advocate for cancer care after learning she had breast cancer in 1997. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Wendie Jo Sperber (September 15, 1958 - November 29, 2005) was an American actress. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sperber's other credits include "Corvette Summer" (1978), "Moving Violations" (1985) and "Stewardess School" (1986). This is a carousel with slides. ). Please reset your password. 36 Amazon fashion finds shoppers are loving for spring starting at $3. 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. I wanted peer support."[4]. At age 39, Wendie was diagnosed with breast cancer. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I wanted peer support."[4]. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 2006 Grounded for Life 2005 JAG 2003 8 Simple Rules 2003 Touched by an. Character actress Wendie Jo Sperber enjoyed a long, lucrative career in Hollywood--though not a star, she was a very familiar face. 14724 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 101 We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her.. 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. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. She was cast in the role of "Amy Cassidy" a character that was funny, romantic, and exuberant in the series BosomBuddies starring TomHanks and PeterScolari. Wendie Jo Sperber is another one of those faces we know from TC and Film. When and where Wendie Jo Sperber was born? from birthday. This browser does not support getting your location. In addition to being the founder, Sperber also served on the board of directors and wrote the quarterly newsletter. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. 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 (1980-1982) and Private Benjamin (1982-1983). The cause was breast cancer, her publicist, Jo-Ann Geffen, said. Photo by Barry King/Alamy Stock Photo. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter She was also a founder of the we SPARK cancer support group. There was a problem getting your location. Back to the Future (1985), Lowest Rated: Following its cancellation in 1982, Sperber worked a year on the series Private Benjamin. 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. Even after she was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, Sperber continued to amass credits--from a 1998 episode of "Murphy Brown" dealing with its title character's own chemotherapy woes, to a role as a college professor in the comedy "Sorority Boys" (2002) to a recurring role on Ritter's 2002-05 ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules." She reprised her role as Linda in Back to the Future Part III. In 2001, she founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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"). Facilitators You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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