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Gene Wilder (1933-2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker, known for his roles in The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He collaborated with Mel Brooks, Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and wrote several books, including a memoir about his wife Gilda Radner.
IMDb profile of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Learn about his life, career, trivia, quotes and more.
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Stamford, Connecticut, USA
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...
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.
- June 11, 1933
- August 29, 2016
Sep 1, 2016 · US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83, his family has confirmed. The comic actor also starred in classic...
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who established himself as one of America’s foremost comic actors with his delightfully neurotic performances in three films directed by Mel Brooks; his eccentric star turn in the...
Aug 25, 2024 · Gene Wilder, American comic actor best known for his portrayals of high-strung yet tenderly vulnerable characters. His movies included The Producers (1968), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), Silver Streak (1976), and Stir Crazy (1980).