Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Deceased · Born: Jun 11, 1933 · Died: Aug 29, 2016

Personal Details

BornJun 11, 1933 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse
  • Karen Boyer

    ( Sep 8, 1991 to Aug 29, 2016 )
  • Gilda Radner

    ( Sep 18, 1984 to May 20, 1989 )
  • Mary Joan Schutz

    ( Oct 27, 1967 to Nov 24, 1980 )
  • Mary Mercier

    ( Jul 22, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Jeanne Baer Silberman
  • William J. Silberman
Relatives
  • Jordan Walker-Pearlman (Niece or Nephew)
  • Rochelle Pierce (Cousin)
  • Corinne Silberman Pearlman (Sibling)

Biography

At the tender age of 11, this individual's aspirations took a comedic turn, with a burning desire to emulate the great Sid Caesar, a legendary comedian who had captured his young imagination.

However, as he entered his mid-teens, a pivotal moment in his life occurred when he had the opportunity to witness Lee J. Cobb's powerful performance in the iconic play, 'Death of a Salesman.' This profound experience had a profound impact on his career aspirations, and he soon found himself drawn to the world of comedy acting.

As his creative journey continued to unfold, he discovered that the work of Mel Brooks had a profound influence on his screenwriting skills, and he began to incorporate elements of both comedy and drama into his craft.

Ultimately, his unique blend of talents led him to explore the realm of directing, and he went on to helm two notable films: 'The World's Greatest Lover' in 1977, and 'The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother' in 1975.

Career

2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as George / Skip Donahue (archive footage)
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years as Leo Bloom (archive footage) (uncredited)
2005
1999
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland as Mock Turtle
The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question as Larry 'Cash' Carter
1994
Something Wilder
Something Wilder as Gene Bergman
1991
Another You
Another You as George / Abe Fielding
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook as Dr. Frankenstein (archive footage)
1990
Funny About Love
Funny About Love as Duffy Bergman
1989
1986
Haunted Honeymoon
Haunted Honeymoon as Larry Abbot
1984
The Woman in Red
The Woman in Red as Theodore Pierce
1982
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky as Michael Jordon
1980
Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy as Skip Donahue
1979
1977
The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover as Rudy Valentine / Rudy Hickman
1976
Silver Streak
Silver Streak as George Caldwell
Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game as Harry Evers
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros as Stanley
Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein as Dr. Frankenstein
1972
The Scarecrow
The Scarecrow as Lord Ravensbane
1970
1967
The Producers
The Producers as Leo Bloom
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde as Eugene Grizzard
1966
1986
Haunted Honeymoon
Haunted Honeymoon as Director, Writer
1984
The Woman in Red
The Woman in Red as Director, Writer
1977
The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover as Director, Writer