Gene Wilder - Wikipedia
WEBGene 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 ...
Gene Wilder - IMDb
WEBGene 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.
Gene Wilder - Death, Movies & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 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 & the Chocolate...
Gene Wilder - Biography - IMDb
WEBGene 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.
Gene Wilder Dies at 83; Star of ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Young …
WEBAug 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...
Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83 - BBC News
WEBSep 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...
Gene Wilder | Biography, Films, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 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.
Gene Wilder dies at 83; 'Willy Wonka' star and Mel Brooks …
WEBAug 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...
Actor Gene Wilder, star of 'Young Frankenstein,' 'Willy Wonka,' dies …
WEBAug 29, 2016 · Wilder succumbed Sunday to complications from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut while music from one of his favorite performers, Ella Fitzgerald, played in the background,...
Obituary: Gene Wilder - BBC News
WEB29 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...
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