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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).
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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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...
Jun 17, 2024 · After over eight decades of making people laugh, Gene Wilder sadly died from complications with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. Wilder was diagnosed with the condition three years earlier, with it sadly being an all-too-common disease that progressively destroys brain function and causes memory loss.
Learn about the life and career of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in classics like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Producers. Find out his birth name, family, spouses, children, awards, trivia and quotes.
- 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 · An obituary on Tuesday about the actor Gene Wilder misstated the year of the film “Stir Crazy,” in which he starred with Richard Pryor. It was 1980, not 1982.
