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Gene Wilder (né Jerome Silberman, June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Gene Wilder. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar. Then, when he was 15 and saw Lee J. Cobb in 'Death of a Salesman,' he decided he would be a comedy actor and found that Mel Brooks was a great influence on his screen writing. He combined both talents with directing in The World's Greatest Lover (1977),...
Apr 2, 2014 · Gene Wilder began his movie career in 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, but he became famous as a favorite of writer/director Mel Brooks. His wacky roles in films such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate ...
Gene Wilder. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar. Then, when he was 15 and saw Lee J. Cobb in 'Death of a Salesman,' he decided he would be a comedy actor and found that Mel Brooks was a great influence on his screen writing. He combined both talents with directing in The World's Greatest Lover (1977),...
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee on June 11, 1933. His father, William, a manufacturer and salesman of novelty items, was an immigrant from Russia.
Jun 7, 2024 · Gene Wilder (born June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died August 29, 2016, Stamford, Connecticut) was an American comic actor best known for his portrayals of high-strung neurotic characters who generally seemed to be striving unsuccessfully to appear more balanced than they were. In addition, his characters often shared a sort of tender vulnerability.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a series of memorable and iconic comedy roles in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, his lawyer, Eric Weissmann, said. He was 83.
Sep 1, 2016 · Gene Wilder's family said he died due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the ...
Aug 29, 2016 · 29 August 2016. Gene Wilder's distinctive looks helped him create roles that he made his own. His performances combined sentimentality, comedy and suppressed rage, often veering between idiocy and ...
Aug 29, 2016 · Wilder was interviewed by Alec Baldwin for the one-hour TCM documentary “Role Model: Gene Wilder” in 2008. The actor was also active in raising cancer awareness in the wake of Radner’s death.
