Bill O'Reilly: American Patriot Quiz - Quiz Yourself on Comedy Legend Gene Wilder

1. Born June 11, 1933, what is Gene Wilder's given name?

Gene Wilder

Eugene Gant

Jerome Silberman

Jerome Wilder

2. Graduating in 1955 as a Hawkeye, Wilder attended what Midwestern college?

University of Chicago

Iowa State University

University of Iowa

Michigan State University

3. Although his first major film role was in The Producers, Wilder made his film debut as a hostage in what 1967 crime film?

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Bonnie and Clyde

Stir Crazy

The Magnificent Seven

4. In 1971, Wilder starred in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, a film adaptation of what author's novel?

Ray Bradbury

Charles Dickens

Mel Brooks

Roald Dahl

5. Wilder accepted the role of Willy Wonka on the condition that his character do what upon entering?

Sing while juggling

Jump while holding knives

Fall and do a somersault

Run and do a cartwheel

6. Which of these Wilder films did Mel Brooks not direct?

The Producers

Blazing Saddles

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

Young Frankenstein

7. In 1984, Wilder married what former Saturday Night Live cast member?

Gilda Radner

Jane Curtin

Laraine Newman

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

8. Wilder starred in four films with which famous comedian?

George Carlin

Sam Kinison

Richard Pryor

Steve Martin

9. What was Wilder's final film role?

See No Evil, Hear No Evil

The Woman in Red

Another You

Funny About Love

10. Wilder died on August 29, 2016 due to complications from what disease?

Alzheimer's

Parkinson's

ALS

Cancer