Yvonne Wilder

Yvonne Wilder

Deceased · Born: Sep 21, 1937 · Died: Nov 24, 2021

Personal Details

BornSep 21, 1937 Bronx, New York, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Bob Kellijan

  • Zach Kleiman

    ( Dec 6, 2025 to Nov 24, 2021 )

Biography

Yvonne Wilder, a talented actress and writer, entered this world on September 21, 1937, in the vibrant city of Bronx, New York, New York, USA. Her life's journey was marked by a multitude of notable performances, with West Side Story (1961) being one of her most iconic roles. Additionally, she left an indelible mark on the silver screen with her appearances in Seems Like Old Times (1980) and Operation Petticoat (1977).

Throughout her life, Yvonne was blessed with the love and companionship of two husbands, Bob Kellijan and Zach Kleiman. Her life was filled with joy, creativity, and love, which she shared with those around her.

Sadly, Yvonne's life came to a close on November 24, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite her passing, her legacy lives on through her remarkable body of work, which continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1993
1982
Honeyboy
Honeyboy as Hortensia Ramirez
1980
Seems Like Old Times
Seems Like Old Times as Aurora De La Hoya
1979
The Tenth Month
The Tenth Month as Mrs. Figueroa
1978
Bloodbrothers
Bloodbrothers as Phyllis
Blood Relatives
Blood Relatives as Phyllis De Coco
1976
Silent Movie
Silent Movie as Studio Chief's Secretary
1974
Death Sentence
Death Sentence as Elaine Croft
1971
The Return of Count Yorga
The Return of Count Yorga as Jennifer Nelson
1967
1961
1971