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Sandy Helberg
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Sandy Helberg

Born 1949 · Frankfurt, Germany · Active 1972–1997

Sandy Helberg, born in 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, brings a distinct presence to the cult film landscape with his role in Terror in the Wax Museum (1973). In this chilling exploration of horror and intrigue, Helberg's performance adds depth to the narrative, making it a notable entry in the genre. Known for his early work as Gopher Smith in the pilot of The Love Boat, Helberg's transition into cult cinema highlights his versatility and commitment to diverse roles, enriching the conversation around exploitation and horror films.

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Terror in the Wax Museum

Terror in the Wax Museum

1973 ★ 5.7
as Newsboy (Uncredited)

The murder of a Wax Museum proprietor and some other strange goings-on in the vicinity prompt a police investigator to determine whether the killer is one of the principles who wants to own the museum or if Jack the Ripper has returned to killing after a hiatus of ten years.

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Filmography

36 credits
1990s 6 credits
1997
Meet Wally Sparks as Commercial Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1995
The Granny as Albert
Movie ★ 6.2
1995
Mortal Kombat as Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1995
Cybill as Steven Spielberg
TV ★ 5.9
1994
I'll Do Anything as Theater Critic (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1991
Pacific Station as The Flasher
TV ★ 5.7
1980s 19 credits
1988
TV ★ 8.3
1987
Spaceballs as Dr. Schlotkin
Movie ★ 6.9
1987
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
Movie
1984
This Is Spinal Tap as Angelo DiMentibelio
Movie ★ 7.4
1984
Night Court as Cyril Phelps
TV ★ 7.3
1983
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
Remington Steele as Passenger
TV ★ 7.1
1982
Knight Rider as Irving Farber
TV ★ 7.5
1982
TV ★ 7.1
1982
TV ★ 7.1
1982
Madame's Place as Shecky Jack
TV ★ 7.6
1982
Cassie & Co. as Professor Pfeiffer
TV ★ 5.3
1981
Movie ★ 5.4
1981
History of the World: Part I as Disciple - The Roman Empire
Movie ★ 6.8
1980
The Hollywood Knights as Officer Clark
Movie ★ 5.7
1980
Movie ★ 6.4
1980
The Jazz Singer as Sound Engineer
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 10 credits
1979
TV ★ 7.0
1979
TV ★ 10.0
1977
High Anxiety as Airport Attendant
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
79 Park Avenue as Joey Rannis
TV ★ 5.2
1976
A Star Is Born as Kevin (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
The Love Boat as Gopher, the Yeoman Purser
Movie ★ 9.0
1975
TV ★ 7.3
1973
Terror in the Wax Museum as Newsboy (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1972
M*A*S*H as Bannister
TV ★ 7.9
Crew Credits
1980s 1 credit
1983
Movie ★ 7.0