Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder
GENE WILDER d2016. American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He is known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He is also known for his collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films ; The Producers (1967) / Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974). Also with Richard Pryor in the films ; Silver Streak (1976) / Stir Crazy (1980) / See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991). He also starred in Woody Allen's ; Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) (1972). He died in Connecticut aged 83 on August 29th 2016