Gene Wilder
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Summary
Gene Wilder was born on June 11, 1933[1], in Milwaukee[2]. He died on August 29, 2016[3], in Stamford[4]. He worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], television actor[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95,176 views/month, #2,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gilda Radner[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14], director[15], singer[16], film actor[17], film director[18], writer[19], film screenwriter[20], producer[21]
- Field of work: acting[22], film acting[23], film direction[24], film screenwriting[25]
- Educated at: University of Iowa[26], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[27], Washington High School[28], HB Studio[29], Black-Foxe Military Institute[30]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[31], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[32], Clarence Derwent Awards[33]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Military branch: United States Army[36]
- Commons category: Gene Wilder[37]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[38]
- Family name: Silberman[39]
- Given name: Jerome[40], Gene[41]
- Official website: http://www.genewilder.net[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gene Wilder[43]
- Commons gallery: Gene Wilder[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[46], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[47]
Why It Matters
Gene Wilder has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Gene Wilder born?
Gene Wilder was born in Milwaukee[2].
Where did Gene Wilder die?
Gene Wilder passed away in Stamford[4].
Who was Gene Wilder married to?
Gene Wilder's spouses include Gilda Radner[11].
What did Gene Wilder do for work?
Gene Wilder worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], television actor[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9].
Where did Gene Wilder go to school?
Gene Wilder was educated at University of Iowa[26], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[27], Washington High School[28], and HB Studio[29].
What awards did Gene Wilder receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[31], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[32], and Clarence Derwent Awards[33].