Gene Wilder is known for portraying eccentric characters, but his Blazing Saddles co-star claims that he was not a funny person in real life. Wilder’s breakout role came in the form of the candy creation genius Willy Wonka in the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. His quirky mannerisms and quick-witted, humorous comments helped make the Roald Dahl adaptation one of the top films of the 70s, which continues to captivate audiences as a cult classic to this day.
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