Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder (1933–2016) was an American actor, comedian and film producer.

Also recorded as Jerome Silberman.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jerome Silberman.

Born at Milwaukee in 1933, died at Stamford in 2016.

In detail

Gene Wilder studied at University of Iowa, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Washington High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is acting, film acting and film direction.

Distinctions recorded are Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and Clarence Derwent Awards.

Sources

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“Gene Wilder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q191966: Gene Wilder
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1933
Died: 2016
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series,Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation,Clarence Derwent Awards
Family: film_directors
Fields: acting,film acting,film direction,film screenwriting
Authority: Q191966
Languages: English
Birth name: Jerome Silberman
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Milwaukee
Death place: Stamford
Educated at: University of Iowa,Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,Washington High School,HB Studio
Nationality: United States
Occupations: actor,comedian,film producer,screenwriter,director,singer
External identifiers: wikidata: Q191966 · wikipedia: Gene Wilder
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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