Jerome Silberman, known professionally as Gene Wilder, was an American actor, writer, and filmmaker. Wilder is known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, his work with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, and for his four films with Richard Pryor: Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Another You. Read More
