Gene Wilder American Actor (1933–2016)
Gene Wilder · actor and comedian · American
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Biography
American actor Gene Wilder was born on 11 June 1933 in Milwaukee. He passed away on 29 August 2016 at the age of 83. Among the titles he was known for are Gilmore Girls (2000) and Stir Crazy (1980).
Records list Death of a Salesman (1966) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 27 films and 3 TV series appear in his credits from 1966 to 2005. He played Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland (1999), Jim, the Waco Kid in Blazing Saddles (1974) and The Fox in The Little Prince (1974). His screen work on record ends with Expo: Magic of the White City in 2005. He is also credited as director on 5 titles, including Haunted Honeymoon, and writer on 7 titles, including See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
His awards record shows 3 wins and 2 nominations. The list of wins starts with Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1975 for Young Frankenstein. His latest listed award is Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2003 for Will & Grace.
Filmography
30 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Expo: Magic of the White City | Film | |
| 2000–2007 | Gilmore Girls | TV series | |
| 1999– | Alice in Wonderland | Mock Turtle | TV series |
| 1999 | Murder in a Small Town | Film | |
| 1999 | The Lady in Question | Film | |
| 1994– | Something Wilder | TV series | |
| 1991 | Another You | Film | |
| 1990 | Funny About Love | Film | |
| 1989 | See No Evil, Hear No Evil | Writer | Film |
| 1986 | Haunted Honeymoon | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1984 | The Woman in Red | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1982 | Hanky Panky | Film | |
| 1980 | Stir Crazy | Film | |
| 1980 | Sunday Lovers | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1979 | The Frisco Kid | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1976 | Silver Streak | Film | |
| 1975 | The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1974 | Blazing Saddles | Jim, the Waco Kid | Film |
| 1974 | Rhinoceros | Film | |
| 1974 | The Little Prince | The Fox | Film |
| 1974 | Thursday's Game | Film | |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Frederick Frankenstein, Writer | Film |
| 1972 | Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* | Film | |
| 1971 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Willy Wonka | Film |
| 1970 | Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx | Film | |
| 1970 | Start the Revolution Without Me | Film | |
| 1967 | Bonnie and Clyde | Eugene Grizzard | Film |
| 1967 | The Producers | Leopold Bloom | Film |
| 1966 | Death of a Salesman | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace | Won |
| 1975 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Young Frankenstein | Won |
| Clarence Derwent Awards | Won | ||
| 1975 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Young Frankenstein | Nominated |
| 1969 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Producers | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Gilda Radner (1984 to 1989, ended by death). He had one child on record. Education on record includes Washington High School, HB Studio and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Gene Wilder at the time of death?
Gene Wilder died on 29 August 2016 at the age of 83. He was born on 11 June 1933.
What is Gene Wilder known for?
Gene Wilder was known for Gilmore Girls (2000) and Stir Crazy (1980).
What is Gene Wilder’s nationality?
Gene Wilder was American, born in Milwaukee.
Who was Gene Wilder married to?
Gene Wilder’s marriages on record are to Gilda Radner (1984 to 1989).
Has Gene Wilder won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2003) for Will & Grace.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q191966), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Warner Brothers/Tandem Production · Public domain
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