Blazing Saddles
1974
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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).
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 &...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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...
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...
