1933 - 2016
Gene Wilder American Actor
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Gene Wilder dating history
Relationships
Gene Wilder was previously married to Karen Boyer (1991 - 2016), Gilda Radner (1984 - 1989), Mary Joan Schutz (1967 - 1980) and Mary Mercier (1960 - 1965).
Gene Wilder was in a relationship with Teri Garr (1974).
About
American Actor Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman on 11th June, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA and passed away on 29th Aug 2016 Stamford, Connecticut, USA aged 83. He is most remembered for Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 4 |
26 years, 8 months
|
13 years, 3 months
|
5 years
|
|---|
| Dating | 1 |
2 months, 29 days
|
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|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 5 |
26 years, 8 months
|
10 years, 8 months
|
2 months, 29 days
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Gene
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| Last Name |
Wilder
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jerome Silberman
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| Alternative Name |
Jerry Silberman, Jerome Silberman, Gene Wilder
|
| Birthday |
11th June, 1933
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| Birthplace |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
|
| Died |
29th August, 2016
|
| Place of Death |
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Alzheimer's Disease
|
| Height |
5' 10½" (179 cm)
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| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Blue
|
| Hair Color |
Blonde
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Blue Eyes, Voice, Smile, Curly Hair
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
|
| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Washington High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (1951)
|
| University |
B.A. Communication And Theater Arts, University Of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States (1955), Old Vic Theatre School, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, screenwriter, director, producer, singer-songwriter, author
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
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| Year(s) Active |
1961-2007, 1961–2003, 1961–present, 1961–2016, 1961–2003 (actor), 1998–2013 (author), 1961–2005 (actor)
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Celebrity Talent International
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| Brand Endorsement |
(1965) TV commercial: Gillette razors, (1960s) TV commercials: Alka Seltzer
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/852/000023783/, www.biography.com/people/gene-wilder-17191558
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| Father |
William J. Silberman (He Was A Bottlemaker)
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| Mother |
Jeanne Baer Silberman
|
| Sister |
Corrine Silberman (1927-Present)
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| Friend |
Albert Finney, Anouk Aimee
|
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, including his collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein (both 1974), and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991), as well as his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
