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Gene Wilder (born 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’s Parents, William J. and Jeanne Silberman, Inspired Him. Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Wisconsin in 1933. His dad, William J. Silberman, and his maternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants.
- Gene’s Sister, Corinne Silberman Pearlman, Sparked His Interest in Acting. Gene was inspired to pursue acting by his sister, he said in an interview with Turner Classic Movies.
- Gene’s Adopted Daughter, Katharine Wilder, Stays Out of the Spotlight. Gene’s adopted daughter, Katharine Wilder, has stayed far away from the spotlight.
- Gene’s Nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Is a Film Director. Gene’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, released a touching statement about his uncle after Gene’s death, Variety reported.
Aug 29, 2016 · Wilder was born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Jeanne (Baer) and William J. Silberman, a manufacturer and salesman of novelty items. His father was a Russian Jewish immigrant, as were his maternal grandparents.
William J. Silberman. Birth. 8 May 1900. Russia. Death. 30 May 1973 (aged 73) Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Burial. Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery.
Gene Wilder was born on 11 June 1933, in a Jewish family, to William J. Wilder and Jeanne Silberman, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He started taking a great interest in acting at the age of 8, from the time his mother had rheumatic fever.
Feb 3, 2022 · William J Silberman. Birthdate: May 08, 1900. Birthplace: Stepan, Sarnensky, Rivnenska, Ukraine. Death: May 30, 1973 (73) Wisconsin, United States. Place of Burial: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America.
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.
