

ABOUT
Illustrious actor who won an Oscar for his first major film role in The Producers and portrayed Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.He started his film career playing a hostage in the 1967 feature Bonnie and Clyde.Mel Brooks directed him in the films The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein.
BEFORE FAMEHe developed an interest in acting when his mom contracted rheumatic fever and her doctor asked him to entertain her. His first paid role as an actor was as Mercutio in a production of Romeo & Juliet.
PERSONAL LIFEHis third wife was co-star and actress, Gilda Radner. Their relationship lasted from 1984 until her death in 1989. He then married his fourth wife, Karen Boyer, in 1991.
The meaning of the name Wilder: Wild Animal FUN FACTSMovie Actor Gene Wilder were born on Sunday, birthstone is Pearl, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 155 days until Gene Wilder next birthday.