Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American actor best known for his collaborations with writer, producer, director Mel Brooks. Gene Wilder made many movies with Brooks starting with The Producers in 1968. He was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in The Producers. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing Young Frankenstein with Mel Brooks.

His first big part was in Bonnie and Clyde where he played an undertaker abducted by the couple.

Perhaps one of his best known roles is that of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

In the late 1970s and 1980s he appeared in a number of movies with Richard Pryor, making them the most prolific inter-racial comedy double act in movies during the period.

Wilder was married to Saturday Night Live actress Gilda Radner from 1984 until her death from ovarian cancer in 1989. Since then he has remained active in promoting cancer awareness and treatment. Wilder himself was hospitalized with cancer in 2000.

Partial Filmography

  • Silver Streak (1976)
  • Young Frankenstein (1974)
  • Blazing Saddles (1974)
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
  • The Producers (1968)
  • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

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Since then he has remained active in promoting cancer awareness and treatment. Wilder himself was hospitalized with cancer in 2000. Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas and attended The University of Texas at Austin. Wilder was married to Saturday Night Live actress Gilda Radner from 1984 until her death from ovarian cancer in 1989. Wilson's roles have varied between small, quirky comedy collaborations with Anderson and bigger budget box office fare, including seven movies made with actor Ben Stiller. In the late 1970s and 1980s he appeared in a number of movies with Richard Pryor, making them the most prolific inter-racial comedy double act in movies during the period. Wilson has co-written three films with director Wes Anderson—Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Original Screenplay for his work with Anderson on The Royal Tenenbaums. Wilson's younger brother, Luke Wilson, is also a well-known actor. Perhaps one of his best known roles is that of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Owen Cunningham Wilson (born November 18, 1968) is an American actor known for the diverse roles he has played and his slightly crooked nose.

His first big part was in Bonnie and Clyde where he played an undertaker abducted by the couple. Bottle Rocket (1994) - Dignan. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing Young Frankenstein with Mel Brooks. Bottle Rocket (1996) - Dignan. He was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in The Producers. The Cable Guy (1996) - Robin's date. Gene Wilder made many movies with Brooks starting with The Producers in 1968. Anaconda (1997) - Gary Dixon.

Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American actor best known for his collaborations with writer, producer, director Mel Brooks. Armageddon (1998) - Oscar Choi. Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Permanent Midnight (1998) - Nicky. The Producers (1968). Rushmore (1998) - Edward Applebee. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). The Minus Man (1999) - Vann Siegert.

Blazing Saddles (1974). The Haunting (1999) - Luke Sanderson. Young Frankenstein (1974). Heat Vision and Jack (TV) (1999) - Heat Vision/Doug (voice). Silver Streak (1976). Shanghai Noon (2000) - Roy O'Bannon. Meet the Parents (2000) - Kevin Rawley.

Zoolander (2001) - Hansel McDonald. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Eli Cash. Chris Burnett. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) - Lt.

I Spy (2002) - Alex Scott. Shanghai Knights (2003) - Roy O'Bannon. The Big Bounce (2004) - Jack Ryan. Starsky & Hutch (2004) - Ken Hutchinson.

Around the World in 80 Days (2004) - Wilbur Wright. Meet the Fockers (2004) - Kevin Rawley. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Ned Plimpton. The Wedding Crashers (2005) - John Beckwith.

The Wendell Baker Story (2005) -. Cars (2006) - Currently filming - voice for animation.