Wendie Jo Sperber
Wendie Jo Sperber (born September 15, 1958 in Hollywood , Los Angeles , California - † November 29, 2005 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actress .
Life
Wendie Jo Sperber worked in many television series and movies in the 1980s and 1990s, albeit mostly in supporting roles. Her biggest success was the role of sister of Marty McFly ( Michael J. Fox ) in the film Back to the Future from 1985. Other well-known films in which she participated were: 1941 Where Please Go To Hollywood (1979) and Two Hot Guys on the Highway (1978). You could see Wendie Jo Sperber on television in series such as Wer ist der Boss? , A terribly nice family or JAG - See on behalf of the honor .
In 1997, the actress fell ill with breast cancer . She founded the organization weSPARK , which has set itself the task of supporting other people with cancer. Wendie Jo Sperber herself lost the battle against her illness and died on November 29, 2005 at the age of 47.
She was divorced and had two children.
Filmography (selection)
- 1978: Two hot guys on the highway (Corvette Summer)
- 1979: 1941 - Where are you going to Hollywood (1941)
- 1980: With one leg in the kittchen (Used Cars)
- 1984: Bachelor Party
- 1985: Back to the Future
- 1985: Traffic School - The Sheet Metal and Roof Damage Company (Moving Violations)
- 1986: The Stewardess Academy ( Stewardess School )
- 1987: Delta Fever (Delta Fever)
- 1990: Back to the Future Part III
- 1994: Advertising for Love (Mr. Write)
- 2002: The Sixth Semester (Sorority Boys)
Web links
- Wendie Jo Sperber in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The weSPARK organization
- Wendie Jo Sperber in the German dubbing file
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sparrowhawk, Wendie Jo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-american actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 15, 1958 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hollywood , Los Angeles , California , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 29, 2005 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California , United States |