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    Willy Wonka aka Gene Wilder dies at 83

    Rishikesh Malkhede
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    Last updated on Aug 30, 2016, 06:49 pm
    Willy Wonka aka Gene Wilder dies at 83
  • Comic actor, writer, director and author Gene Wilder died at the age of 83 in Connecticut. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

    He was known for his roles in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak and Stir Crazy.

    Gene was previously diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999, but is said to have recovered in 2005.

  • In this article
    Gene Wilder: A profile Acting debut and success Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Success through acting and writing Willy Wonka aka Gene Wilder dies at 83 Gene blessed me with his friendship: Mel Brooks
  • Early life

    Gene Wilder: A profile

    Gene Wilder: A profile
  • Jerome Silberman, also known as Gene Wilder, was born on 11th June 1933 in the United States.

    He was a professional theatre artist who studied at Iowa University.

    Jerome adopted his professional name 'Gene Wilder' when he was 26 as he was a great admirer of Thornton Wilder.

    In college, he also practiced fencing and won the All-School Fencing Championship in the first year.

  • Acting career

    Acting debut and success

    Acting debut and success
  • Gene made his debut as a television action in 'Death of a salesman' in 1966.

    He got a supporting role in 1968 in Mel Brooks's 'The Producer'. The movie became a cult classic comedy and Wilder got his first Academy nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

    Wilder did not get much success after that and the three movies he did were box office failures.

  • Information

    Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

  • Gene Wilder was cast in the title role in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' in 1971. His role in the film made him a comedy icon worldwide. His first commercial success came through Woody Allen's "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex".

  • Later years

    Success through acting and writing

    Success through acting and writing
  • Gene teamed up with Mel Brooks in 1974 for Blazing Saddles, which was a huge success at the box office.

    He then co-wrote Young Frankenstein with Brooks which earned him his second Oscar nomination, this time for Best Adapted Screenplay.

    He is known for his roles in movies like The World's Greatest Lover, Silver Streak, See no Evil Hear no Evil and Another You.

  • 30 Aug 2016

    Willy Wonka aka Gene Wilder dies at 83

    Willy Wonka aka Gene Wilder dies at 83
  • Comic actor, writer, director and author Gene Wilder died at the age of 83 in Connecticut. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

    He was known for his roles in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak and Stir Crazy.

    Gene was previously diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999, but is said to have recovered in 2005.

  • Quote

    Gene blessed me with his friendship: Mel Brooks

  • Friend and colleague of Gene, Mel Brooks tweeted that Gene was truly talented and he blessed every film with his magic. Brooks added that Gene blessed him with his friendship.

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