Gene Wilder
American actor
Jerome Silberman, known professionally as Gene Wilder, was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory .Wikipedia
Born | June 11, 1933 |
Hometown | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Net worth | $20 million |
Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
Spouse | Gilda Radner (m 1984 - 1989) , Mary Joan Schutz (m 1967 - 1974) , Mary Mercier (m 1960 - 1965) , Karen Boyer (m 1991 - 2016) |
Children | Katharine Wilder |
Parents | Jeanne Baer Silberman , William J. Silberman |
AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Silver Streak (film) | Nominated |
1972 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Nominated |
1969 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Producers (1967 film) | Nominated |