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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).

  2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000698Gene Wilder - 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),...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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),...

  6. Jun 20, 2024 · As revealed in the illuminating Netflix documentary Remembering Gene Wilder, the legendary comedy performer and moviestar had many other talents at his disposal – including an aptitude for watercolor painting.As the documentary explains, Wilder was a talented watercolorist, dedicating himself to perfecting the skill.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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.

  10. Aug 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder, a two-time Oscar nominee and comedy star, has passed away at age 83. Advertisement. On Monday afternoon, Brooks posted a tribute to Wilder on Twitter, calling him “one of the truly ...