Gene Wilder Height Weight Spouse
Gene Wilder was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, on June 11, 1933, was an American actor. Young Gene Wilder first started his career on stage, with local theatre community, at the age of 13. He began his professional acting career in production of "Twelfth Night" in role as Second Officer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He landed his Broadway debut in a play "The Complaisant Lover" (1961) in role as Hotel Valet, at Ethel Barrymore Theatre. He made his big screen debut in biographical crime film Bonnie and Clyde (1967) in role as Eugene Grizzard. He got his television debut in anthology series The Play of the Week (1961) in episode "The Wingless Victory", in role as Happy Penny. Gene's breakthrough performance came as Leopold "Leo" Bloom in satirical black comedy film The Producers (1967). He made his directorial debut with musical comedy movie The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (2013) also wrote and starred as Sigerson Holmes.
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Gene Wilder height was 5' 10½" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 188 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight was 154 іn pоunds or 70 іn kіlоgrаmѕ.
Gene Wilder
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Birth Date:
June 11, 1933
Died:
August 29, 2016
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Gemini
Natural hair color:
Brown / Grey
Eye Color:
Light Blue
Height:
5 ft 10½ in | 179 cm
Weight:
70 kg | 154 lbs
Shoe Size:
Not available
Best Movies
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Leopold "Leo" Bloom in satirical black comedy movie The Producers (1967).
He co-wrote and starred as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in comedy horror film Young Frankenstein (1974), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance as Willy Wonka in musical fantasy film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for his role as George Caldwell in buddy comedy thriller film Silver Streak (1976).
He was nominated for OFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries for his role as The Mock Turtle in fantasy adventure movie Alice in Wonderland (1999).
Blazing Saddles (1974) - Jim, "The Waco Kid"
Silver Streak (1976) - George Caldwell
Stir Crazy (1980) - Skip Donahue
The Frisco Kid (1979) - Avram Belinski
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) - Dave Lyons
He directed, wrote and starred as Larry Abbot in comedy horror movie Haunted Honeymoon (1986).
Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) - Claude / Philippe
He directed, wrote and starred as Teddy Pierce in romantic comedy film The Woman in Red (1984).
The Little Prince (1974) - The Fox
He directed, wrote, produced and starred as Rudy Hickman in comedy romance film The World's Greatest Lover (1977).
Hanky Panky (1982) - Michael Jordon
Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970) - Aloysius "Quackser" Fortune
Rhinoceros (1974) - Stanley
Another You (1991) - George / Abe Fielding
Funny About Love (1990) - Duffy Bergman
Best TV Shows
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Mr. Stein in NBC sitcom Will & Grace (2002-2003).
The DuPont Show of the Week (1962-1963) NBC - Muller / Wilson / Reporter
Something Wilder (1994-1995) NBC - Gene Bergman
Facts
Graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1951).
Graduated from University of Iowa at Iowa City (1955), with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Studied acting at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England and HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Had Russian-Jewish ancestry.
Served in United States Army, as a medic in Pennsylvania (1956-1958).
He played Harry Berlin in a play "Luv" (1966), at Helen Hayes Theatre.
He released his memoir "Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art" in 2005.
Released novels:
My French Whore (2007)
The Woman Who Wouldn't (2008)
Something to Remember You By: A Perilous Romance (2013)
Gene died on August 29, 2016, Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
Spouse
He was married to:
Karen Boyer (1991-2016)
Gilda Radner (1984-1989)
Mary Joan Schutz (1967-1980) he adopted her daughter, Katharine
Mary Mercier (1960-1965)
Relationships
He was in a relationship with Teri Garr (1974).