Wild hair, a brown hat and an eccentric violet costume - the character of Willy Wonka was a defining image of many childhoods. With a face filled with fun, laughter and mystery, Gene Wilder was ...

Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in "The Producers" and the deranged animator of "Young Frankenstein," has ...

Actor Gene Wilder, star of the original "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and beloved Mel Brooks films "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein," was on his fourth marriage at the time of his ...