Remembering the Tremendous Talent of Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder, one of the most beloved and energetic comic actors of the last 50 years, passed away today at the age of 83. We’ll remember him for the iconic comedic characters he brought to life on the silver screen, at turns eccentric (Willy Wonka, in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”), neurotic (Leo Bloom, in “The Producers”), and manic (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, in “Young Frankenstein”), all played deftly with the spontaneity and zaniness that became his trademark. Touching generations of viewers over the course of his incredibly storied career, Wilder lives on through these unforgettable roles. Check out these classic films from our collections to get to know, or revisit, the extraordinary work of Gene Wilder.
Young Frankenstein
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Producers
Blazing Saddles
Stir Crazy
Silver Streak
The Woman in Red
The Frisco Kid
Rhinoceros
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