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Gene Wilder

American actor (1933–2016)

  • Fame70.9
  • Momentum7.8
  • Wikipedia134.1K
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Lived 1933–2016, aged 83United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
  • Wikipedia
    96 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1933–2016
    Aged 83
  • Known for
    Willy Wonka & the Choc…
    1971
Summary
Updated 2026-09-02

Gene Wilder was an American actor, author, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, including his collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991), as well as his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).

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  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
  • Clarence Derwent Awards
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70.9
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Momentum7.8
Historical28.8
Now attention37.7
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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