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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Gene Wilder honored for contributions to Connecticut culture
HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut is honoring actor and resident Gene Wilder for his cultural contributions.
Longtime friend and Stamford Theater Works Founder Steve Karp says Wilder has "created a legacy of screen portrayals that will keep people laughing everlastingly."
Wilder gave a short speech at the state Capitol Wednesday as he was recognized at the Governor's Awards for Excellence in Culture and Tourism.
He says he was inspired to become an actor when he was 11 and saw his sister performing.
Wilder lives in Stamford and is known for supporting theaters in Fairfield County.
He played the original Willy Wonka in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and starred in "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein," and "Blazing Saddles."
Longtime friend and Stamford Theater Works Founder Steve Karp says Wilder has "created a legacy of screen portrayals that will keep people laughing everlastingly."