Gene Wilder on getting his role as Willy Wonka (2002)

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In an interview with Larry King in 2002, Gene Wilder talks about how he got his role as Willy Wonka.


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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.

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