Gene Wilder: Here Are His Best Roles

By Tony Hicksthicks@bayreanewsgroup.com, San Jose Mercury News: Movies
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 5:00am

Gene Wilder, who died Sunday of complications from Alzheimer's disease, left a bold and hilarious comedic legacy; here are the roles for which he is best known and loved

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    Gene Wilder was a celebrated American actor, director, producer, and novelist, renowned for his exceptional comedic talent. Born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he gained notoriety in the late 1960s, particularly as a key collaborator with writer/director Mel Brooks.
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    Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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    Gene Wilder. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. When he was 11, he wanted to be a comedian like Sid Caesar. Then, when he was 15 and saw Lee J. Cobb in 'Death of a Salesman,' he decided he would be a comedy actor and found that Mel Brooks was a great influence on his screen writing.
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