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).
IMDb profile of Gene Wilder, actor, writer and director known for Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Learn about his life, career, trivia, quotes and more.
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Stamford, Connecticut, USA
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 &...
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
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).
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Jun 18, 2024 · Remembering Gene Wilder acted as a touching homage to an extraordinary actor that revealed many details about his life viewers may not be aware of.
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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.
