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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).
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor Gene Wilder made his first huge splash as the title character in the film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' among other memorable roles.
Gene Wilder was a comedy legend who worked with Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor and others. Explore his filmography, awards and personal life on IMDb.
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.
Sep 1, 2016 · US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, dies aged 83, his family confirms.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the actor best known for his iconic role as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83. The actor died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease ...
Jun 7, 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).
Aug 29, 2016 · Obituary: Gene Wilder. 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 ...
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who starred “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” died Monday at 83.
