He died in 2016 at the age of 83 after experiencing complications from Alzheimer's disease. Last year marked 44 years since the release of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, 1971’s film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. The actor also went on to star on the NBC sitcom "Something Wilder," and he had a two-episode arc on NBC's "Will and Grace," which earned him an Emmy.Īfter 2003, he pivoted away from acting and published a few books, including his 2005 memoir, "Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art." oompa loompa from the film 'willy wonka and the chocolate factory' (1971) (anthony newley / leslie bricusse) song 1 (augustus gloop) oompa loompa doompadee doo i've got a perfect puzzle for you oompa loompa, doompadah dee if you are wise you'll listen me what do you get when you guzzle down sweets eating as much as an elephant eats what are you at getting terribly fat what do you think will. The Oompa-Loompas were the workers at Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory, who were imported by Willy Wonka direct from Loompaland. He starred in "Blazing Saddles" (1974), cowrote and starred in "Young Frankenstein" (1974), and gave a Golden Globe-nominated performance in "Silver Streak" (1976). Wilder is still perhaps best known for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971), but he went on to an illustrious acting career after the film.
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Paramount Pictures John Lamparski/WireImage/Getty Imagesįrom the moment he somersaulted out of his factory, the characters (and the audience) were captivated by Gene Wilder as the titular Willy Wonka.īefore signing on to the role, the actor was best known for movies like "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) and "The Producers" (1967). Keywords: Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oompa-Loompas, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, representation A spectator will always approach.
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Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka (left) and in 2013 (right).