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Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder has starred in, co-written and produced over 30 films and has appeared many times on stage and TV.

He is best known for playing the lead in 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and his many collaborations with the comedian Richard Pryor and the writer/director Mel Brooks. His collaboration with Brooks led to his two Oscar nominations, as supporting actor in The Producers in 1968 and as co-writer (with Brooks) of Young Frankenstein in 1974.

His autobiography, Kiss Me Like A Stranger, was published in 2005. His debut novel, My French Whore, is out now. Find out more about the book on the Old Street Publishing website.

For more info on Gene Wilder's film biography, visit the Film4 website

Biog last updated May 2007

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Gene Wilder clips 1 to 3

On comedy, going into therapy and Richard Pryor

Gene Wilder clips 4 to 6

On being self critical, Willy Wonka and working with Woody Allen

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