Biography of gene wilder
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Gene Wilder
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| Born | Jerome Silberman ()June 11, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, () (aged&#;83) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Cause&#;of death | Complications of Alzheimer's disease |
| Resting place | Long Ridge Union Cemetery; Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma&#;mater | University of Iowa |
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| Spouses | Mary Mercier &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Mary Joan Schutz &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Gilda Radner &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#;Karen Boyer &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jordan Walker-Pearlman (nephew) |
| Allegiance | &#;United States |
| Service/branch | &#;United States Navy |
| Years&#;of service | – |
Gene Wilder (Jerome Silberman; June 11, &#; August 29, ) was an American acto
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Gene Wilder
American actor (–)
Gene Wilder | |
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Wilder in | |
| Born | Jerome Silberman ()June 11, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, () (aged&#;83) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma&#;mater | |
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| Years&#;active |
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| Spouses | Mary Mercier &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Mary Joan Schutz &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Gilda Radner &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#;Karen Boyer &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jordan Walker-Pearlman (nephew) |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Years&#;of service | – |
Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, – August 29, ) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, including his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (). He collaborated with
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Who Was Gene Wilder?
Gene Wilder began his movie career in 's Bonnie and Clyde, but he became famous as a favorite of writer/director Mel Brooks. His wacky roles in films such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankensteineimade him an unforgettable comedy icon. In his later years, Wilder became a serious novelist, writing a memoir and several novels. He was married to fellow actor/comedian Gilda Radner, until her death in He died on August 28, , at the age of
Early Life
Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 11, , to a Jewish family. His father, William, had emigrated from Russia. His mother, Jeanne, was often ill from complications from rheumatic heart disease, and a doctor warned the eight-year-old Jerome, "Don't ever argue with your mother you might kill her. Try to make her laugh." These circumstances began Wilder's lifelong calling to acting, as he made his mother laugh by