Vespermann's wife Christiane didn't tell anyone that her husband had
died, not even his closest friends. They found out almost eight months
later, in July 2001.
Was the German dubbing voice for actors John Garfield, Audie Murphy and Jeremy Brett.
Studied piano at the Musikhochschule Weimar from 1941 to 1944. Subsequently attended acting classes, 1946-47. Seen in supporting roles in films of the 1950's, also active as TV compère and cabaret artiste.