Gene Wilder’s defining movie for many, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory turned 50 this year. And from 1971 to 2021, the popularity of the themes in it hasn’t waned for a moment.

The late Gene Wilder had a single stipulation to play Willy Wonka, which would ultimately become one of the most iconic moments in the 1971 classic, 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'.

Gene Wilder, perhaps best known for 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' Mel Brooks movies, and his marriage to Gilda Radner, has died at age 83 in 2016. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor The two ...

Gene Wilder, Beloved Star of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', Dies at 83. Gene Wilder, the actor best known for his role as Willy Wonka in the hit film, has died. By Alexandra Hurtado.

This week marks the 50th anniversary of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s whimsically absurd children’s book.

The role of Willy Wonka, brought to life by Gene Wilder, still stands as one of the most enduring performances of Wilder’s career. But he only agreed to the role on one condition — leading to ...

This week marks the 50th anniversary of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s whimsically absurd children’s book.

The role of Willy Wonka, brought to life by Gene Wilder, still stands as one of the most enduring performances of Wilder’s career. But he only agreed to the role on one condition — leading to ...

This week marks the 50th anniversary of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s whimsically absurd children’s book.