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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.
- January 1, 1
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Gene Wilder, a comedy icon who starred in Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. Find out how he met and married Gilda Radner, and how he died in 2016.
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
4 days ago · Remembering Gene Wilder debuts on Netflix Thursday. Wilder—who was born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin—died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease on August 29 ...
Gene Wilder kept his illness quiet for the most wholesome reason. The news of Wilder’s death broke late in the summer of 2016, with his nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman confirming to the press that ...
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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. His mother, the former Jeanne ...