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Gene Wilder

Bio: Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer-songwriter, and author. He began his career on stage, and made his screen debut in an episode of the TV series The Play of the Week in 1961
Born: Sun, Jun 11 1933
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Mon, Aug 29 2016
Gene Wilder is 83 years old
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Poster of Remembering Gene Wilder
Remembering Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder would have been no older than 83 in Remembering Gene Wilder as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda
Gene Wilder would have been no older than 83 in Love, Gilda as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2018
Poster of Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Gene Wilder would have been no older than 83 in Mel Brooks: Unwrapped as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2018
Poster of The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
Gene Wilder was 82 in The Last Laugh as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 2016
Poster of Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West
Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West
Gene Wilder was 80 in Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2014
Poster of Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Gene Wilder was 80 in Private Screenings: Robert Osborne as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 2014
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Gene Wilder was 79 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Gene Wilder was 79 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as 'George / Skip Donahue (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Role Model: Gene Wilder
Role Model: Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder was 74 in Role Model: Gene Wilder as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2008
Poster of Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Gene Wilder was 74 in Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Gene Wilder was 73 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Leo Bloom (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of EXPO: Magic of the White City
EXPO: Magic of the White City
Gene Wilder was 72 in EXPO: Magic of the White City as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Gene Wilder was 69 in Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Making of 'The Producers'
The Making of 'The Producers'
Gene Wilder was 69 in The Making of 'The Producers' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2002
Poster of Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
Gene Wilder was 68 in Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2001
Poster of Back in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle
Gene Wilder was 68 in Back in the Saddle as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question
Gene Wilder was 66 in The Lady in Question as 'Larry 'Cash' Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1999
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Gene Wilder was 65 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Mock Turtle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of Murder in a Small Town
Murder in a Small Town
Gene Wilder was 65 in Murder in a Small Town as 'Cash Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Blacks and Jews
Blacks and Jews
Gene Wilder was 64 in Blacks and Jews as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 1997
Poster of Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
Gene Wilder was 62 in Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Another You
Another You
Gene Wilder was 58 in Another You as 'George / Abe Fielding'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Gene Wilder was 57 in Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as 'Dr. Frankenstein (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Funny About Love
Funny About Love
Gene Wilder was 57 in Funny About Love as 'Duffy Bergman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of See No Evil, Hear No Evil
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Gene Wilder was 55 in See No Evil, Hear No Evil as 'Dave Lyons'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Hello Actors Studio
Hello Actors Studio
Gene Wilder was 55 in Hello Actors Studio as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Haunted Honeymoon
Haunted Honeymoon
Gene Wilder was 53 in Haunted Honeymoon as 'Larry Abbot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of The Woman in Red
The Woman in Red
Gene Wilder was 51 in The Woman in Red as 'Theodore Pierce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1984
Poster of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
Gene Wilder was 48 in Hanky Panky as 'Michael Jordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Gene Wilder was 48 in Baryshnikov in Hollywood as 'Self - Special Appearence'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1982
Poster of Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy
Gene Wilder was 47 in Stir Crazy as 'Skip Donahue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Sunday Lovers
Sunday Lovers
Gene Wilder was 47 in Sunday Lovers as 'Skippy (sketch 'Skippy')'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
Gene Wilder was 46 in The Frisco Kid as 'Avram'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1979
Poster of The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover
Gene Wilder was 44 in The World's Greatest Lover as 'Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1977
Poster of Silver Streak
Silver Streak
Gene Wilder was 43 in Silver Streak as 'George Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Gene Wilder was 42 in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother as 'Sigerson Holmes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
Gene Wilder was 41 in Young Frankenstein as 'Frederick Frankenstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1974
Poster of The Little Prince
The Little Prince
Gene Wilder was 41 in The Little Prince as 'The Fox'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1974
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
Gene Wilder was 40 in Thursday's Game as 'Harry Evers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Gene Wilder was 40 in Blazing Saddles as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Gene Wilder was 40 in Rhinoceros as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of Acts of Love and Other Comedies
Acts of Love and Other Comedies
Gene Wilder was 39 in Acts of Love and Other Comedies as 'Herb Waterman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1973
Poster of The Trouble With People
The Trouble With People
Gene Wilder was 39 in The Trouble With People as 'Ernie (Story 4)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1972
Poster of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Gene Wilder was 39 in Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask as 'Dr. Doug Ross'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1972
Poster of Scarecrow
Scarecrow
Gene Wilder was 38 in Scarecrow as 'Lord Ravensbane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Gene Wilder was 38 in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as 'Willy Wonka'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1971
Poster of Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx
Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx
Gene Wilder was 37 in Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx as 'Quackser Fortune'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1970
Poster of Start the Revolution Without Me
Start the Revolution Without Me
Gene Wilder was 36 in Start the Revolution Without Me as 'Claude / Philippe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
Gene Wilder was 34 in The Producers as 'Leo Bloom'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1968
Poster of Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde
Gene Wilder was 34 in Bonnie and Clyde as 'Eugene Grizzard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1967
Poster of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Gene Wilder was 32 in Death of a Salesman as 'Bernard'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1966
Poster of Wilder
Wilder
Gene Wilder will be 83+ in Wilder as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Honest Trailers
Honest Trailers
Gene Wilder was 78+ in Honest Trailers as 'Willy Wonka (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Legends
Legends
Gene Wilder was 73+ in Legends as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of After They Were Famous
After They Were Famous
Gene Wilder was 68+ in After They Were Famous as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Gene Wilder was 65+ in Will & Grace as 'Mr. Stein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Gene Wilder was 64+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
Gene Wilder was 62+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Something Wilder
Something Wilder
Gene Wilder was 61+ in Something Wilder as 'Gene Bergman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Gene Wilder was 61+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Gene Wilder was 60+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Gene Wilder was 48+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Gene Wilder was 45+ in CBS News Sunday Morning as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979
Poster of Bitte umblättern
Bitte umblättern
Gene Wilder was 43+ in Bitte umblättern as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Gene Wilder was 41+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of The Electric Company
The Electric Company
Gene Wilder was 38+ in The Electric Company
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1971
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Gene Wilder was 29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Gene Wilder was 28+ in The DuPont Show of the Week as 'Reporter, Muller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Gene Wilder was 28+ in The Defenders as 'Waiter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961