American actor (1933–2016) Gene Wilder was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was most notable for his comedic roles, including his collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991), as well as his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). 258,699 views on April 17, 2016 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: The Jungle Book (2016 film), Fan, Battle of Inchon, Anita Hill. Wiki link