He was born on June 11,1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Gene Wilder's birth name is Jerome Silberman. Wilder says
he picked the name 'Gene Wilder' because he couldn't see a
'Jerry Silberman' playing Hamlet.
In 1961 Gene Wilder's first big break was playing a small
role in the off-Broadway production of Arnold Wesker's "Roots",
and followed quickly with his Broadway debut "The Complaisant
Lover" for which he won the Clement Derwent Award.
Gene Wilder's first feature was BONNIE
AND CLYDE In 1967. In 1968 Gene Wilder's portrayed Leo Bloom, a stage producer, desperate for a flop, in the black comedy, THE PRODUCERS, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination as
Best Supporting Actor.
In 1971, Wilder starred as the Mad Hatter of Chocolate, Willy Wonka, in the wacky kid's movie, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.
Gene Wilder starred in Mel Brook's 1974 movie, BLAZING SADDLES. One of Gene Wilder's most memorable performances was in 1974's
Mel Brooks comedy hit YOUNG
FRANKENSTEIN. Wilder was nominated for an Oscar for his performance.
Wilder starred with Richard Pryor in SILVER STREAK, in 1976.
Gene Wilder was married to comic actress, Gilda Radner.
Gene Wilder's other notable credits include...
Gene Wilder - MovieActors.com
