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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.
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 &...
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.
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...
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).
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's distinctive looks helped him create roles that he made his own. His performances combined sentimentality, comedy and suppressed rage, often veering between idiocy...
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who starred “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” died Monday at 83.
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.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the actor who elevated panic to a comic art form, died on Sunday in Stamford, Conn., from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Wilder was 83.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the legendary comedic actor who starred in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein and so many others, has passed away at the age of 83.
Jun 17, 2024 · Gene Wilder died at 83 from Alzheimer's in 2016, keeping his diagnosis secret to protect fans of his iconic roles. Netflix's "Remembering Gene Wilder" documentary pays tribute to the beloved actor, highlighting his greatest achievements.
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...
Jun 18, 2024 · Gene Wilder wasn't close friends with Richard Pryor and battled Alzheimer's in his final years but remained young at heart. The Remembering Gene Wilder documentary was an insightful look at an extraordinary actor's life in front of and away from the camera that revealed many details viewers might not have been aware of.
Mar 15, 2024 · Gene Wilder couldn’t have chosen a better stage name. “Gene” is so ordinary, so sane. It promises gentleness: genial, congeniality. But Wilder? That’s the sort of actor who could play Leo Bloom, Willy Wonka, Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson, or The Waco Kid.
Aug 29, 2016 · LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in "The Producers" and the mad scientist of...
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...
Mar 17, 2024 · In the new documentary 'Remembering Gene Wilder,' the late actor's widow Karen Boyer recalls the 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' star's final words.
Mar 17, 2024 · Actor Gene Wilder, star of the original "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and beloved Mel Brooks films "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein," was on his fourth marriage at the time of...
Remembering Gene Wilder. Remembering Gene Wilder is a 2023 American biographical documentary film about Gene Wilder 's life and career, as well as his battle with Alzheimer's disease. It was directed by Ron Frank and executive produced by Julie Nimoy and David Knight.
Dec 16, 2020 · Two of the funniest actors of the 20th century, Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder were such a perfect match and so in love that their relationship remains one of the most iconic in Hollywood history.
Remembering Gene Wilder: Directed by Ron Frank. With Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr., Burton Gilliam. A special tribute documentary honoring Gene Wilder's life and career.
May 20, 2020 · Funnymen Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder first met on the eve of shooting the 1976 comedy Silver Streak in Canada. According to accounts, it was a modest encounter: The two exchanged friendly ...
