Jerome Silberman, known professionally as
Gene Wilder, was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He is known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He is also known for his collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films
The Producers (1967),
Blazing Saddles (1974) and
Young Frankenstein (1974), as well as with Richard Pryor in the films
Silver Streak (1976),
Stir Crazy (1980),
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and
Another You (1991). He also starred in Woody Allen's
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (1972).