Top 10 Gene Wilder performances

Actor, Gene Wilder, touched the lives of many; here's a look at his greatest ever performances.

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1

Bonnie & Clyde (1967)

This was Wilder's first big screen performance and he played the role of Eugene Grizzard with aplomb.

2

Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex* (But Were Too Afraid To Ask) (1972)

The scene with the Armenian shepherd, a sheep and Dr. Ross (Wilder) is comedy gold.

3

The Producers (1967)

Wilder was nominated for an Oscar for his performance of Leo Bloom.

4

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)

Wilder wrote the script and directed this one.

5

Silver Streak (1976)

This was the first time Wilder teamed up with Richard Pryor - an amazing Hollywood duo was borne out of this film.

6

Stir Crazy (1980)

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One of Wilder's funniest ever films and again, the chemistry with fellow comedian Richard Pryor was the stuff that others could only dream of.

7

The Woman In Red (1984)

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Wilder wrote and directed this film in which he appeared alongside his wife, Gilda Radner.

8

Young Frankenstein (1974)

An outstanding performance and a classic comedy. If you haven't seen it before do try and check it out, you won't be disappointed.

9

Blazing Saddles (1974)

Arguably one of the funniest films of all time and Wilder is fantastic as Jim a.k.a. the Waco Kid.

10

Willy Wonka & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Perhaps his greatest ever performance. Wilder's Wonka was fantastic and found his way into the heart of every child who watched this film. A classic.

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