Date 31/08/2016 - News People
CBS News Online reflecting on a the life of actor, comedian, and director Gene Wilder posted an interview from 2005 chronicling the then 71 year old actors journey to Hollywood. Born Jerry Silverman, Wilder reflected on growing up in Milwaukee where his mom was his number one fan. He always made her laugh and she gave him the confidence to go on. In 1961 Jerry Silverman became Gene Wilder when he was accepted to world renowned Actors Studio In NY. Check out the full interview from CBS "Sunday Morning" right now go to cbsnews.com search "The Wilder Sider Of Gene Wilder"
