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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 ...

  2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000698Gene Wilder - IMDb

    Gene Wilder. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar. Then, when he was 15 and saw Lee J. Cobb in 'Death of a Salesman,' he decided he would be a comedy actor and found that Mel Brooks was a great influence on his screen writing.

    • Actor, Writer, Director
    • June 11, 1933
    • 3 min
    • August 29, 2016
  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Gene Wilder? 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...

  4. 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.

    • June 11, 1933
    • August 29, 2016
  5. 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...

  6. Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the actor best known for his iconic role as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83. The actor died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease...

  7. 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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