Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
1971
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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
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5. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. 1971 1h 40m G. 7.8 (228K) Rate. 67 Metascore. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Director Mel Stuart Stars Gene Wilder Jack Albertson Peter Ostrum. 6.
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Years of service. 1956–1958. Signature. 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 ...
- Young Frankenstein. Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman. 746 votes. In this iconic Mel Brooks-directed comedy, Wilder portrays the grandson of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein, who initially distances himself from his grandfather's work but eventually becomes drawn to the idea of creating life.
- Blazing Saddles. Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn. 693 votes. Another Mel Brooks classic, this satirical Western features Wilder as the Waco Kid, a washed-up alcoholic gunslinger who partners with a black sheriff, played by Cleavon Little, to fight off a villainous land-grabber.
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum. 705 votes. In this beloved family film based on Roald Dahl's book, Wilder embodies the enigmatic and eccentric candy maker, Willy Wonka, who captivates both children and adults with his fantastical creations.
- Silver Streak. Gene Wilder, Jill Clayburgh, Richard Pryor. 404 votes. The first on-screen pairing of Wilder and Richard Pryor, this action-comedy follows a man who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery aboard a train.
Director: Sidney Poitier | Stars: Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Kathleen Quinlan, Richard Widmark. Votes: 3,099 | Gross: $9.82M. 27. The Defenders (1961–1965) TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama. 8.1. Rate this. A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer-songwriter and author. Wilder began his career on stage, and made his screen debut in an episode of the TV series The Play of the Week in 1961. Although his first film role was portraying a hostage in the 1967 motion picture Bonnie and Clyde, Wilder's first ...
