Peter Ostrum had never set foot on a film set when he was cast as Charlie Buckett in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” It fell to Gene Wilder to show him the ropes. “He was the pro ...

Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Buckett alongside Gene Wilder in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” remembered the actor fondly.

Peter Ostrum, best known for portraying Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, is remembering his late co-star and friend, Gene Wilder, who died on Monday at the age of 83. In an ...

From Gene Wilder to Timothée Chalamet, take a look back at all of the actors who played the iconic character ...

'Willy Wonka' Star Gene Wilder Dead at 83 PHOTOS: Gene Wilder Through the Years Meanwhile, actor Paris Themmen, who played Mike Teevee, changed his cover photo to honor Wilder's life.

“Willy Wonka” child stars reveal who Gene Wilder thought was a brat as they reunited in honor of the classic film’s 50th anniversary.

"Willy Wonka" Veruca Salt actor said Gene Wilder personally made sure she was taken care of on-set. "I was the only kid in Germany that didn't have a member of my family with me," she said. Even ...

Peter Ostrum who played Charlie in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' mourned Gene Wilder, saying, "There will never be anyone like him again." ...

Gene Wilder, comedy titan who played 'Willy Wonka' and 'Young Frankenstein,' dead at 83 Wilder's family confirmed his death to The Associated Press.

Legendary Actor Gene Wilder Dies at 83 The comedy great known for classic films such as "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and "Blazing Saddles" died of complications from Alzheimer's disease ...

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. Wilder ...

Eight Actors Who Have Played Willy Wonka in Films and on Broadway Johnny Depp, Gene Wilder and Timothée Chalamet are among those who have taken on the legendary chocolatier on stage and screen.