The recent release of Wonka comes with a wave of nostalgia, especially for viewers who grew up with Gene Wilder's version of the character in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Wilder proved to be the perfect first movie version of Wonka, setting the precedent for all future adaptations of the iconic character. While Willy Wonka remains Wilder's most renowned acting role, he has a number of other credits to his name.
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