Gene Wilder (1933–2016) |
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Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jeanne (Baer) and William J. Silberman, who manufactured miniature whiskey and beer bottles. His father was a Russian Jewish immigrant, while his Illinois-born mother was of Russian Jewish descent. Wilder caught his first big break playing a small role in the off-Broadway production ...
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Born:in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USADied:(age 83) in Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
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Actor (37 credits)
Actor (37 credits)
2002-2003
Will & Grace
(TV Series)
Mr. Stein
Mr. Stein
- Sex, Losers & Videotape
(2003)
... Mr. Stein
- Boardroom and a Parked Place
(2002)
... Mr. Stein
1989-1996
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Letterman / 'Imagination Rain' singer / 'Tion' singer
Letterman / 'Imagination Rain' singer / 'Tion' singer
- Telly and Zoe Pretend to Get Married
(1996)
... 'Imagination Rain' singer
- Cyranose De Bergerac Undergoes Sensitivity Training
(1992)
... 'Imagination Rain' singer
- An African Lullaby by Lillian
(1992)
... Letterman (voice)
- Montana Day (Part 4)
(1991)
... Letterman / 'Tion' singer
- Episode #20.98
(1989)
... Letterman (voice)
1994-1995
Something Wilder
(TV Series)
Gene Bergman
Gene Bergman
- Dr. Roof
(1995)
... Gene Bergman
- Hanging with Mr. Cooper
(1995)
... Gene Bergman
- Bergman of Alcatraz
(1995)
... Gene Bergman
- Love at First Flight
(1995)
... Gene Bergman
- Sleepless in Stockbridge
(1995)
... Gene Bergman
1962-1963
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
Reporter / Wilson / Muller
Reporter / Wilson / Muller
- Windfall
(1963)
... Reporter
- The Interrogator
(1962)
... Wilson
- A Sound of Hunting
(1962)
... Muller
1962
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series)
Yussel
Yussel
- The Man Who Refused to Die 2
(1962)
... Yussel
- The Man Who Refused to Die
(1962)
... Yussel
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Soundtrack (12 credits)
Soundtrack (12 credits)
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Writer (9 credits)
Writer (9 credits)
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Director (5 credits)
Director (5 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (9 credits)
Thanks (9 credits)
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Self (60 credits)
Self (60 credits)
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Archive footage (46 credits)
Archive footage (46 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Valet") in "The Complaisant Lover" on Broadway. NOTE: Wilder won the Clement Derwent Award for his performance. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 11 Articles | 3 Pictorials | See more »Alternate Names:
Jerry SilbermanHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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My mother was suffering every day of her life, and what right did I have to be happy if she was suffering? So whenever I got happy about something, I felt the need to cut it off, and the only way to cut it off was to pray. "Forgive me Lord." For what, I didn't know. See more »Trivia:
Mel Brooks offered him the role of Ippolit in The Twelve Chairs (1970). But Wilder wanted to play the role of Ostap instead. Brooks refused to cast Wilder because Ostap is described in the novel as "devilishly handsome". Wilder said that he was not offended by this, but still decided not to do the film. The roles went to Ron Moody and Frank Langella. See more »Trademark:
Curly brown hair and blue eyes See more »Star Sign:
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