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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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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
Mar 17, 2024 · Karen Boyer, who was married to the actor until his death in 2016, shares her memories of his final moments in a new documentary. She reveals how he swam, said "I trust you" and "I love you", and listened to Ella Fitzgerald.
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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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Mar 17, 2024 · The new film "Remembering Gene Wilder" features his widow Karen Boyer, who claims he trusted and loved her more than any other partner. She also shares his final words to her before he died from Alzheimer's in 2016.