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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.
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 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder, a two-time Oscar nominee and comedy star, has passed away at age 83. On Monday afternoon, Brooks posted a tribute to Wilder on Twitter, calling him “one of the truly great talents...
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...
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...
