Blazing Saddles
1974
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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). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974 ...
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 & the Chocolate...
Gene Wilder (1933-2016) Actor. Writer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 14. Play trailer 2:40. Remembering Gene Wilder (2023) 22 Videos. 99+ Photos. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar.
Gene Wilder. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. June 11, 1933 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Died. August 29, 2016 · Stamford, Connecticut, USA (complications from Alzheimer's disease) Birth name. Jerome Silberman. Height. 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m) Mini Bio. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar.
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...
Apr 25, 2024 · Gene Wilder (born June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died August 29, 2016, Stamford, Connecticut) was an American comic actor best known for his portrayals of high-strung neurotic characters who generally seemed to be striving unsuccessfully to appear more balanced than they were.
Aug 30, 2016 · A two-time Oscar nominee who brought a unique blend of manic energy and world-weary melancholy to films as varied as 1971’s children’s movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and the 1980...
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ Star and Comedic Icon, Dies at 83. By Richard Natale. STEVE WOOD/REX/Shutterstock. Gene Wilder, who regularly stole the show in such comedic gems as “The...
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 · 29 August 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...
