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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gene_WilderGene Wilder - Wikipedia

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   Gene Wilder (né 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).

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

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   IMDb profile of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Learn about his life, career, trivia, quotes and more.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Stamford, Connecticut, USA

4. www.biography.com › actors › gene-wilderGene Wilder - Death, Movies & Facts - Biography

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   Apr 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 &...

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     Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor- Unedited Interview 1989 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]

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     The Original Willy Wonka - Gene Wilder Interview (2005)

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     Gene Wilder: In His Own Words | A Docu-Mini narrated by Gene Wilder

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     Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ on Netflix, a Warm Reminiscence of a Comedy Legend

     Every talking head in this documentary makes this assessment of Gene Wilder. But he wasn’t always Wilder – he was born Jerry Silberman, in Milwaukee, to a mother who was of such frail health, Gene-slash-Jerry (we’ll just call him Gene from now on) was instructed by his father to never,

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     The Gene Wilder Scene in Blazing Saddles That Speaks to His Genius

     Gene Wilder's comedic genius might have never been on better display than when he underplayed Wacko Kid--the shakiest hand in the West--at the last minute in Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles.

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7. screenrant.com › gene-wilder-death-illness-ageGene Wilder’s Death Explained: His Illness & How Old He Was ...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Gene Wilder was 83 years old when he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, with him passing away on August 29, 2016 in Stamford, Connecticut.

8. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-37248049Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83 - BBC News

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   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...

9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000698Gene Wilder - Biography - IMDb

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   Learn about the life and career of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in classics like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Producers. Find out his birth name, family, spouses, children, awards, trivia and quotes.

10. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-25110628Obituary: Gene Wilder - BBC News

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    Aug 29, 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...