What’s saddest about his death is that he said “ I didn’t tell anyone about my illness because there would be one less smile in the world “ , Rest In Peace you beautiful legend .
At first, when I found out about Gene's death, I felt like my heart stopped. Now, I realize he had an awesome career and a blessed life. I hope to have a film career, myself, and Gene will always be my inspiration! Plus, he's from my home state, Wisconsin, which gives me even more motivation. God rest Gene Wilder
He is my favorite actor, ever!!!! God, do I miss him.... He is a true 🎨🎨artist, nobody does it better.... Everyone of his movie's, is pure gold!!!!!! ❤❤❤👍👍👍🥂......
As incredible an actor Johnny Depp is, Gene Wilder is still the definitive Willy Wonka, he was whimsical, mysterious, and was so far away from reality that he felt like he was on a new level of humanity, Johnny just made Willy Wonka look like an awkward creep.
I love "Young Frankenstein". Not only is it hilarious to see Gene's character resist and then embrace the work of his grandfather, but just the fact that Victor Frankenstein had a biological family of his own in the film's universe along with being a batshit crazy scientist brings up so many questions!
Gene Wilder was one of the funniest men ever! He NEVER gets the recognition he deserves for his body of work. His comedy pairing with Richard Pryor was genius. He NEVER received any awards and that's a terrible oversight on the part of the academy.
"Come with me, and you'll be..." As soon as I hear Gene Wilder's voice I tear up a little. This wonderful, gentle man made me laugh till I cried on many occasions. You are sorely missed, Gene.
Young Frankenstein should definitely be number one!!! Yes Willy Wonka it was amazing Gene Wilder's performance in the film is truly amazing but I Believe Young Frankenstein was his greatest film
He'll always get the most love for Willy Wonka , however I prefer Young Frankenstein as a film and he was great in it. I kinda wanted it to be #1 but knew it wouldn't be. That's okay, I like most of his performances. Aside from that I would have liked more with his chemistry with Richard Pryor. Maybe its a guilty pleasure but i really enjoy 'See no evil hear no evil'.
It's the one collaboration I most remember growing up. I could mention Silver Streak or Stir Crazy, both of which I enjoy but I can't count how many times I popped in the 'See no evil hear no evil' VHS. Always a good time , no matter how many times I had seen it!
Robin Rothschild yes what a great movie he in my opinion is such a underrated actor his death gave him more notoriety than he got while living but he was so much more than a comedic actor literally he could have pulled off serious roles as well did he ever get to do a serious role I don’t know if he did
Hanky Panky, the first film he did with Gilda Radner was reteam with director Sidney Poitier from Stir Crazy. It was suspenseful Hitchcock thriller like Silver Streak. It is very underrated. This film came out in 1982. The next two films he did with Gilda Radner were the Woman in Red and Haunted Honeymoon.
Wilder was more special, I agree 100%. All greatest hit film movies. Truly amazing actor and director. And much more book writer . Truly going miss him in heaven now but Live on a Forever in are hearts.
I want to see that movie.... SO BAD. But I'm afraid to mention it by name because there's some....."questionable stuff" in it. And if I were to mention it, then it would be like" NOPENOPENOPENOPENOPENOPE..."
Gene Wilder: "Say, boys! Look what we got here!!" Clevon Little: "Where are all the white women at?" That line from Blazing Saddles always cracks me up, no matter how many times I've seen it.
Fun fact about Willy Wonka, in the scene where Gene yells at Charlie and Grandpa Joe, they did not informed Charlie's actor about so that they can a real feeling during that scene. Gene and Charlie's actor are actually quite good friends
Michael Martin I shouted that at my phone screen, when she said it haha. As the other commenter said, at least she said it further into the description, so she slightly redeemed herself :)
Gene was a master playing with people's minds ... so talented 👏, to me Dr. Frankenstein was his best performance 🎭 , such a great movie 🎥, the whole cast were amazing 👏
I cried when I heard he died my grandad shown my loads of films he was in a while ago and I loved his acting skills! For me he was well known in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory rest in peace Mr Wilder
Start The Revolution Without Me should of been in the Top 5. That movie had me rolling on the floor, you get literally a double dose of Wilder as one of the Corsican Brothers with Donald Sutherland. Great epic comedy in my opinion. If you haven't seen it, check it out!
Towards the end of his life, he didn't want children to see him as an old man. He wanted to be remembered as he was in Willie Wknka. Fantastic actor, he was so good in his roles. Loved Gene Wilder.
Wasn’t a religious The Office (US) watcher, but had enough of a sense of the show that I think they surely had to have tried to honour that line at some point. If someone tells me they did, I’ll get off my backside and watch the series, start to finish.
For me it will always be Blazing Saddles #2 Young Frankenstein #1 Just cannot watch either of them enough. And after 45 years....still the greatest comedies ever.
+TryHardHD45 I knew Willy Wonka would be number 1 too, but I actually hoped Dr. Frankenstein would come out on top instead. They're both brilliantly portrayed characters, but I do enjoy Dr. Frankenstein and the Young Frankenstein movie more than Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. P.S. How were you able to edit your comment? Do you have to be on a desktop? My Android smartphone won't let me edit my comments and it really annoys me!
Stephanie Scarla I don't think you can do it on mobile. On the desktop, you click the three vertical line of dots in the corner of your comment and you can edit it.
For me Willy Wonka is still one of the greatest 'family' movies ever made. But for a movie that frankly could of ended up feeling like a g rated Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gene Wilder created a character so delightful so whimsical so enchanting. That children today and children from yesterday can't help falling in love everytime they see it. ❤😂
Gene Wilder has given me some of the best laughs that I can remember. From first seeing him n'the Silver Streak' in the 70's to the 'The Lady in Red' and beyond. He was an absolute comedy genius. I am currently reading his autobiography and I thoroughly recommend it.
Gene Wilder, you had an incredible screen presence, your comedic greatness will be missed, Rest In Peace Gene Wilder, I believe you'll live on forever.
Then people wouldn't be happy, at least I wouldn't.....he was known for his role as WONKA more then anything else.....it wouldn't make sense to put it in anything else other then #1
Johnny Depp's attempt at Willy Wonka was decent but Gene Wilder's portrayal of Willy Wonka was awesome man hit the nail right on the head his Silver Streak was very good Blazing Saddles was hilarious he was all around damn good actor