They have both played eccentric chocolate magnate Willy Wonka, but that's not the only thing Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder have in common. ... read more
Johnny Depp starred as Willy Wonka in the 2005 movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." (peter mountain/ap) Gene Wilder — who captivated audiences as the brilliant and eccentric Willy Wonka — slammed the remake of the classic film. read more
Well, Depp captured the "mad" better, but Wilder captured the whole "mad scientist" experience better. read more
Gene Wilder delivered a number of stellar performances. His turns as Willy Wonka may be his masterstroke, one even superstar Johnny Depp couldn't touch. read more