Gene Wilder American Actor (1933–2016)

Gene Wilder (1933–2016) was an American actor from Milwaukee. His death was on 29 August 2016, at the age of 83. The recorded cause of death is Alzheimer's disease. He was recognised for appearances in Stir Crazy (1980) and Start the Revolution Without Me (1970).

Early life

He went on to study at Washington High School, HB Studio and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Career

He appears in Death of a Salesman (1966), the earliest title among his listed credits. Bonnie and Clyde (1967, as Eugene Grizzard) and The Producers (1967, as Leopold Bloom) are among his 1960s credits. In the 1970s, he appeared in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971, as Willy Wonka) and Young Frankenstein (1974, as Frederick Frankenstein). The 1980s brought The Woman in Red (1984) and See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989). His 2000s credits include Gilmore Girls (2000).

He had 27 films and 3 TV series on record from 1966 to 2005. Expo: Magic of the White City (2005) is the final credit listed before his death. The records also name him as director on 5 titles, including The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, and writer on 7 titles, including Haunted Honeymoon.

Recognition

His awards include the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2003) for Will & Grace. His other honours include the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1975) for Young Frankenstein and an award at the Clarence Derwent Awards. The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1969 for The Producers. The records list 3 awards won and 2 nominations for him.

Personal life

Marriages on record are to Gilda Radner (1984 to 1989, widowed). He had one child on record.