Ranked: These Comedians Have Made Us Laugh For Decades

Published on August 25, 2019 By Jason Albert

30. Gene Wilder

Most readers will know Gene Wilder as the loveable Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. However, the longtime comedian also made a name for himself as the comedic talent in movies such as Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.

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Sadly, the world said goodbye to Gene Wilder in 2016 after a battle with Altzeimier’s. However, the 83-year-old left with a legacy of funny performances that even young generations today still enjoy.