Milo Sperber was an American actor born on March 20, 1911, in Poland. He is best known for his roles in The Spy Who Loved Me, Operation Crossbow, and The Woman in White. He passed away on December 22, 1992, in Camden, London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Milo Sperber was born into a Jewish family and initially studied law in Vienna. He decided to pursue acting and took lessons under the famous director Max Reinhardt. He had a brother named Manès Sperber, who became a noted writer.
Career
Milo began his acting career in Germany but fled in 1939 due to the rise of the Nazis. After settling in England, he acted with the Oxford Pilgrim Players and contributed to anti-Nazi broadcasts for the BBC. Following World War II, he performed in various West End productions and cinemas, and he even taught drama at RADA for a period.
Death and Legacy
Milo Sperber died on December 22, 1992, in London. His contributions to theater and film, particularly during challenging times in history, are remembered by his peers and those in the industry. His diverse roles showcased his talent and adaptability as a character actor throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Billion Dollar Brain | 1967-11-02 | Basil |
| In Search of the Castaways | 1962-12-01 | Crooked sailor |
| Operation Crossbow | 1965-04-01 | German Hotel Porter |
| Mr. Emmanuel | 1944-08-02 | Student |
| The Spy Who Loved Me | 1977-07-07 | Prof. Markovitz |
| Foreign Intrigue | 1956-07-01 | Baum |
| Thunder Rock | 1942-12-04 | Mr. Hirohiti (uncredited) |
| Voyage of the Damned | 1976-12-22 | Rabbi |
| The End of the Road | 1954-01-01 | (uncredited) |
| Golden Arrow | 1949-12-31 | Black Marketeer |
| Providence | 1977-01-25 | Jenner |
| Maigret | 1988-02-22 | Durbin |
| The End of the River | 1947-12-01 | Zé |
| A Man on Her Back | 1966-01-12 | Otto Adrian |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| Anna Karenina | 1977-09-25 | |
| Are You Being Served? | 1972-09-08 | |
| The Woman in White | 1982-04-14 | |
| Playhouse | 1974-03-13 | |
| Paul Temple | 1969-11-23 | |
| The History Man | 1981-01-04 | Dr Zachery |