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Single Family

Gene Wilder's House (Deceased)

Stamford, CT
Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Illustrious actor
Age 83 Gemini

Illustrious actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his first major film role in The Producers. He also portrayed Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

125,888

Sq Ft

About this home

Gene Wilder's home. This was the 272 year old $1.4M Connecticut home of actor Gene Wilder. Wilder's hilarious and iconic roles in films like Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory made him an unforgettable figure in comedy. Known for starring in numerous Mel Brooks pictures, Wilder made a name for himself with outrageous and often risque humor. Born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wilder would change his name in at age 26 and make his go at the big time. Wilder would work odd jobs in New York until his big break with The Producers, after he and Mel Brooks hit it off. Wilder married beloved starlette the eternally lovable Gilda Radner known for her Saturday Night Live fame. Wilder was devastated when she died of ovarian cancer in 1989. In his twilight years, Wilder became a novelist, writing a memoir and several serious novels. Gene Wilder died on August 29, 2016 at the age of 83. This modest Connecticut home on a lot of 125,888 Sqft (2.89 acres) i sonly 6,007 Sqft with 4 bed and 4 bath. This is the home where Wilder died of complications of Alzheimer's in 2016. The home is still held by the Wilder estate but may be sold. Wilder’s home in Bel Aire, was recently purchased by Elon Musk for $17 Million. The ranch-style home once owned by Wilder was 2,800 square feet with three bedrooms and 4.5 bedrooms, a kidney-shaped swimming pool and a guest cottage. Wilder at the time of his passing only had a net worth of $20 million. The 2 time Academy and 1 time Golden Globe award nominated Legend has been immortalized by his huge influence on comedy. Wilder will forever be remembered for showing us a world of imagination and pure comedy.

Property Details

Lot Size125,888 sqft
Property TypeSingle Family

Listed Price

$1,400,000

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Listing #1355807

About This Single Family in Stamford, CT

This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single family is located in Stamford, CT. The property spans 125,888 square feet of living space on a 125,888 square foot lot. The property sold for $1,400,000, placing it in the luxury segment of the market.

Gene Wilder's home. This was the 272 year old $1.4M Connecticut home of actor Gene Wilder. Wilder's hilarious and iconic roles in films like Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory made him an unforgettable figure in comedy. Known for starring in numerous Mel Brooks pictures, Wilder made a name for himself with outrageous and often risque humor. Born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wilder would change his name in at age 26 and make his go at the big time. Wilder would work odd jobs in New York until his big break with The Producers, after he and Mel Brooks hit it off. Wilder married beloved starlette the eternally lovable Gilda Radner known for her Saturday Night Live fame. Wilder was devastated when she died of ovarian cancer in 1989. In his twilight years, Wilder became a novelist, writing a memoir and several serious novels. Gene Wilder died on August 29, 2016 at the age of 83. This modest Connecticut home on a lot of 125,888 Sqft (2.89 acres) i sonly 6,007 Sqft with 4 bed and 4 bath. This is the home where Wilder died of complications of Alzheimer's in 2016. The home is still held by the Wilder estate but may be sold. Wilder’s home in Bel Aire, was recently purchased by Elon Musk for $17 Million. The ranch-style home once owned by Wilder was 2,800 square feet with three bedrooms and 4.5 bedrooms, a kidney-shaped swimming pool and a guest cottage. Wilder at the time of his passing only had a net worth of $20 million. The 2 time Academy and 1 time Golden Globe award nominated Legend has been immortalized by his huge influence on comedy. Wilder will forever be remembered for showing us a world of imagination and pure comedy.

Real Estate in Stamford, CT

Connecticut's real estate market reflects its position in the New York metropolitan commuting zone, where prices in Fairfield County rival some of the most expensive suburbs in the country. The state offers a range of markets, from the affluent Gold Coast communities of Greenwich and Darien to more affordable cities like Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven. Connecticut's proximity to both New York City and Boston makes it a target market for high-earning remote workers seeking space and quality of life.

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