Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In 2002, Sperbers cancer resurfaced. Her publicist first said Sperber was 46, but later said she was 43 based on an Internet resource. "The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration," Hanks said. In 1984, Wendie Jo Sperber was seen in a supporting role in the comedy movie, Moving Violations. She performed as Joan Pudillo. In the same year, she performed as Linda McFly, in the science fiction movie, Back to the Future. In 1987, Sperber performed as Pam, in the sitcom, Women in Prison, which was aired on the Fox network. In 1997, Sperber was diagnosed with breast cancer. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 2006 Grounded for Life 2005 JAG 2003 8 Simple Rules 2003 Touched by an. Failed to report flower. Although Sperber underwent an experimental brain radiation therapy, it did not yield results. By creating an account, you agree to the 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Wendie Jo Sperber's return to television -- The star talks about her new sitcom ''Babes,'' which tackles Hollywood's obsession with weight. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wendie Jo Sperber memorial. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. My Dinner With Jimi (2003), Birthday: Torchbearers 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. She is a celebrity movie actress. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Following her work on Part I, Sperber starred in the 1986 film Stewardess School, a typical 1980s misfit comedy. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! She even appeared on a poignant breast cancer episode of Murphy Brown (1988). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In 2002, Sperber performed as Professor Bendler, in the comedy movie, Sorority Boys. In 2003, she was seen in single episodes of the series, JAG, and Touched by an Angel. Sperbers last work was lending voice for the series, American Dad! which was aired after her death. Fox. Resend Activation Email. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. When she was diagnosed in 1997, she was devastated, yet determined to live. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Please reset your password. 97% There is a problem with your email/password. 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) and as well as the television sitcoms Bosom Buddies (1980-1982) and Private Benjamin (1982-1983). Sperber helped unveil and promote a breast cancer stamp for the U.S. She was also a founder of the we SPARK cancer support group. Thanks for your help! She had a 28-year acting career and very few know her name. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. This browser does not support getting your location. She was forty seven years old. 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. 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." 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. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Her specialty was exuberance, typified by her flying leap from the moving car in "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (1978)--the better for her star-struck 1960s teenager to try to snag tickets to see the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. English 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Date of death. Sperber's other credits include "Corvette Summer" (1978), "Moving Violations" (1985) and "Stewardess School" (1986). Wendie Jo Sperber, our Founder, was an actress, mother and breast cancer warrior. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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March 12, 1983 - 1994 (divorced, 2 children), Take 22: Behind the Scenes of Sequestered, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA. She died on November 29, 2005, aged 47, in Los Angeles.[5]. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. She married Richard Velasquez in 1983 and they had two children, Preston in 1986, and Pearl in 1990, but they divorced in 1994. On television, Sperber costarred in the ABC sitcom "Bosom Buddies" (1980-82) in which Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari played two men who dressed as women in order to rent an apartment in an girls-only building; Sperber played their neighbor Amy--the only one with insider knowledge of their charade. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Wendie Jo Sperber's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. October 1, 1992 (44 years) 1992-10-01. Sperber approached her cancer diagnosis with the zeal and energy she brought to her years of heavily comedic work. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. 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. 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. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and 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]. humane side in the last years of her life. She died on November 29, 2005, aged 47, in Los Angeles.[5]. In 1998 she guest starred as April, the cleaning lady and Grace's muse, on the twelfth episode of Will&Grace. Steven Spielberg, who executive produced "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," enlisted Sperber in his big-budget comedy "1941" (1979), one of his few major failures. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Answers for Wendle Jo Sperber sitcom crossword clue, 5 letters. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She reprised her role as Linda in Back to the Future Part III. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. She founded a support center for people and families affected by cancer and helped promote the Postal Service's breast cancer stamp. 14724 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 101 She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy, altruism through weSPARK, and an unstoppable supply of Goodness. 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. It shows the spirit with which Sperber battled her illness. Her cancer went into remission at one point but returned with a vengeance in 2002 and spread throughout her body. Wendie Jo Sperber as Linda McFly Universal Pictures Before she played middle McFly child Linda in "Back to the Future" and "Back to the Future Part III," Wendie Jo Sperber had already. Anyone can read what you share. Her nationality is American. Wendie Jo Sperber Birth Place: Hollywood, California Profession Actor Actor 32 Credits Women Behind Bars 2009 American Dad! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In 1997, Sperber was diagnosed with breastcancer, which seemed to go into remission following treatment. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In 2001, she founded the organization, weSPARK Cancer Support Center. It was aimed at providing emotional support to individuals suffering from cancer, and guiding their families in the right way. All rights reserved. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She was an amazing acto. Volunteer Her specialty was exuberance, typified by her flying leap from . Please try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She appeared in Robert Zemeckis' period comedy I Wanna Hold Your Hand, as Rosie Petrofsky. Verify and try again. IE 11 is not supported. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Facilitators Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In 1980, Wendie Jo Sperber was cast in the sitcom, Bosom Buddies, which was aired on the NBC network. Gardens of Ramah, Map E, Lot R5, Unit 1, Space 3A (directly behind lot 6392), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12552717/wendie-jo-sperber. GREAT NEWS! 1994), place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States, See the events in life of Wendie Jo Sperber in Chronological Order, https://instagram.fblr8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/306481631_1294365908002405_4660415684943059747_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15&_nc_ht=instagram.fblr8-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=TXp1_UCZYtwAX-MxpIc&edm=AMKDjl4BAAAA&ccb=7-5&ig_cache_key=MjkyNzYyNzc5MzYxNzYwNTQzNw%3D%3D.2-ccb7-5&oh=00_AfA7A51lwsrl-AVLOBr4UwxtR2bi8hKrzCnBLrGaBuxhlA&oe=63F9741B&_nc_sid=1fe099. 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. 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. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter The Associated Press in September reported Sperbers age as 47. Congratulations on this excellent venture what a great idea! 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. 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. When she was diagnosed in 1997, she was devastated, yet determined to live. Wendie Jo Sperber (September 15, 1958 - November 29, 2005) was an American actress. Stacy Kouchalakas, in the American sitcom, Private Benjamin. It was based on a movie of the same name, and was aired on the CBS network. 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. From 1982 to 1983, Sperber performed as Pvt. She later appeared in Hanks' 1984 big-screen comedy "Bachelor Party," an early stop during his ascent to film superstardom. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "SPARK" is an acronym for "Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge.". Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Though she was known best for drawing laughs as whiny, excitable She appeared in RobertZemeckis' period comedy IWannaHoldYourHand, as Rosie Petrofsky. 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. Actress and cancer-care activist Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on television ' s " Bosom Buddies, " has died. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Terms and Policies After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. She was 46. She soon realized that although the physical treatment was difficult, the hardest battle was to be fought on the emotional front. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. At age 39, Wendie was diagnosed with breast cancer. 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. 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. Planned Giving While her career momentum was certainly compromised, the comedienne continued to pursue roles. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This account has been disabled. She was 46. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In the series, Sperber performed as Amy Cassidy, who was a co-worker of the protagonists, and knew all their secrets. During the drama workshop that Sperber attended, she was noticed by producer, Allan Carr. Early life [ edit] 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. In 1997, Sperber was diagnosed with breast cancer, which seemed to go into remission following treatment. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 1947-11-29. "We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her.". Please enter your email and password to sign in. Character actress Wendie Jo Sperber enjoyed a long, lucrative career in Hollywood--though not a star, she was a very familiar face. 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. She is best remembered for her roles in series such as 'Bosom Buddies,' and 'Private Benjamin,' and movies such as 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand,' and 'Corvette Summer.' Sperber was inclined towards acting, right from her teenage years. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Actress fought breast cancer and became advocate for care. 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