Gene Wilder
American actor
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About Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder was an American actor, screenwriter, and activist. He is best known for portraying, Mr. Wonka, in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
Personal
Gene was married to fellow actress Gilda Radner until her death from ovarian cancer. Gene became an outspoken advocate for ovarian cancer research. Gene had been with his 3rd wife since 1991. Gene has one daughter.
Career
Gene's 1st major film debut was the Mel Brooks film “The Producers”. He was nominated for his 1st Academy Award. He would be nominated again for “Young Frankenstein”. Gene’s 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was not a huge hit, it was only later that it became popular and is now considered a cult classic.
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F.A.Q. about Gene Wilder
When is his birthday?
Gene Wilder's birthday is on June 11, 1933.
In how many days is his birthday?
Gene Wilder's birthday is in 47 days
How old was Gene Wilder when he died?
He was 83 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 29, 2016.
How old would he be today?
Gene Wilder would be 90 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Gene Wilder from?
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S..