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Gene Wilder. Jerome Silberman (June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016), known professionally as Gene Wilder, was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He is known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He is also known for his collaborations with Mel Brooks ...
1999 Murder in a Small Town (TV Movie) Cash Carter 1989-1996 Sesame Street (TV Series) Letterman / 'Imagination Rain' singer / 'Tion' singer - Telly and Zoe Pretend to Get Married (1996) ... 'Imagination Rain' singer - Cyranose De Bergerac Undergoes Sensitivity Training (1992) ... 'Imagination Rain' singer - An African Lullaby by Lillian (1992) ...
Apr 12, 2021 · Gene Wilder June 11, 1933 August 28, 2016 Comedian Gene Wilder got his start on Broadway in such serious drama as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Mother Courage and Her Children. University of...
Wilder was a supporter of the Democratic Party for many years, and staunchly opposed U.S. actions in the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. He supported Eugene McCarthy in the 1968 presidential election. That same year, he campaigned, along with Elaine May and Renée Taylor, on behalf of Eugene McCarthy, Allard Lowenstein and Paul O'Dwyer.
- Jerome Silberman
- 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
- June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder has died, his lawyer confirms to CNN The actor, who played the title role in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' was 83 CNN — Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a...
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Aug 31, 2016 · Credit: Johnny Miller Gene Wilder ‘s passing at the age of 83 from complications with Alzheimer’s disease was a surprise to many – and that’s how the iconic actor wanted it. Wilder hid his health...
