"improve the life of young adults with physical and mental disabilities. Roy Kinnear Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 – 20 September 1988) was an English character actor. He is known for his roles in films directed by Richard Lester; including Algernon in ""Help!"" (1965); Clapper in ""How I Won the War"" (1967); and Planchet in ""The Three Musketeers"" (1973), reprising the latter role in the 1974 and 1989 sequels. He is also known for playing Private Monty Bartlett in ""The Hill"" (1965), Henry Salt in the 1971 film ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"", and cruise director Curtain in"
"""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" in 1971) began in 1991, which resulted in Warner Bros. providing the Dahl Estate with total artistic control. Prior to Burton's involvement, directors such as Gary Ross, Rob Minkoff, Martin Scorsese and Tom Shadyac had been involved, while actors Bill Murray, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Michael Keaton, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Adam Sandler, and many others, were either in discussion with or considered by the studio to play Wonka. Burton immediately brought regular collaborators Depp and Danny Elfman aboard. ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" represents the first time since ""The Nightmare Before Christmas"" that"
"on Call"", funded by Pfizer, highlighting the work of large animal veterinarians. Peter Ostrum Peter Gardner Ostrum (; born November 1, 1957) is an American veterinarian and former child actor whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"". Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for ""Willy Wonka"". Though he enjoyed the experience of shooting the film, he opted not to sign a three-film contract when it was over. After eschewing a career in film and theatre, Ostrum became reluctant to speak about his one starring"
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy family film directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" by Roald Dahl. Dahl was credited with writing the film's screenplay; however, David Seltzer, who went uncredited in the film, was brought in to re-work the screenplay against Dahl's wishes, making major changes to the ending and adding musical numbers. These changes and other decisions made by the director led Dahl to disown the film. The"
"Julie Dawn Cole Julie Dawn Cole (born 26 October 1957) is an English actress and politician who has been active for more than 40 years. She began as a child performer in what remains her best-remembered film, 1971's ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"", playing the spoiled Veruca Salt. She has two children. A native of Guildford, Surrey, Cole was twelve when she was cast in the supporting role during the project's pre-production phase in the first half of 1970 (she celebrated her 13th birthday eight weeks into the film's 11½-week filming schedule in Southern Germany's sprawling production complex, Bavaria"
"Peter Ostrum Peter Gardner Ostrum (; born November 1, 1957) is an American veterinarian and former child actor whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"". Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for ""Willy Wonka"". Though he enjoyed the experience of shooting the film, he opted not to sign a three-film contract when it was over. After eschewing a career in film and theatre, Ostrum became reluctant to speak about his one starring role. In 1990, he began an annual tradition of speaking to schoolchildren"
"her two children. ""Whenever Holly (her daughter) said or did anything brattish, I'd just go, 'Is there a problem, ""Veruca""? Can I help you?' That ""always"" snapped her out of it. But I didn't call Barnaby (her son) anything because there was no need; he never gave me any such trouble."" Julie Dawn Cole Julie Dawn Cole (born 26 October 1957) is an English actress and politician who has been active for more than 40 years. She began as a child performer in what remains her best-remembered film, 1971's ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"", playing the spoiled Veruca Salt."
"Veruca Salt Veruca Salt is an American alternative rock band founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1992 by vocalist-guitarists Nina Gordon and Louise Post, drummer Jim Shapiro and bassist Steve Lack. Named after Veruca Salt, the British spoiled rich girl from the 1964 children's book ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" by Roald Dahl and its 1971 film adaptation ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" directed by Mel Stuart, Veruca Salt was formed in Chicago by Louise Post (guitar/vocals) and Nina Gordon (guitar/vocals). Post and Gordon were introduced through mutual friend Lili Taylor, and began playing music together. They wrote"
"track titled Low Grade Fever from the Ghost Notes recording sessions. Veruca Salt Veruca Salt is an American alternative rock band founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1992 by vocalist-guitarists Nina Gordon and Louise Post, drummer Jim Shapiro and bassist Steve Lack. Named after Veruca Salt, the British spoiled rich girl from the 1964 children's book ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" by Roald Dahl and its 1971 film adaptation ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" directed by Mel Stuart, Veruca Salt was formed in Chicago by Louise Post (guitar/vocals) and Nina Gordon (guitar/vocals). Post and Gordon were introduced through"
"elder sister, Mabel Albertson, (who died ten months later from Alzheimer's disease) were cremated and their ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Jack Albertson Harold Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) professionally known as Jack Albertson, was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer who also performed in vaudeville. Albertson is known for his role as John Cleary in ""The Subject Was Roses"" (1968), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Grandpa Joe in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971); Manny Rosen in ""The Poseidon Adventure"" (1972); and Ed Brown in the"
"in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his three children from his first marriage, Andrew, Madeleine, and Peter Stuart, Stuart was also survived by two grandchildren, Maximilian Stuart and Eleanor Stuart. Mel Stuart Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American film director and producer who often worked with producer David L. Wolper, whose production firm he worked for 17 years, before going freelance. Stuart directed the fantasy-musical ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971). He has directed other features, including ""If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium"" (1969), ""One Is a Lonely"
"at the age of aged 68 of heart failure, during the filming of an episode of the television series ""Tatort"". He is buried in Berlin's Friedhof Heerstraße Cemetery. He was survived by his wife. Günter Meisner Günter Meisner (18 April 1926 – 5 December 1994) was a German film and television character actor. He is remembered for his several cinematic portrayals of Adolf Hitler and for his role as Arthur Slugworth in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"". He was fluent in four languages and appeared in many English-language, German-language and French-language films. Born in Bremen, Meisner briefly worked at"
"""A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum"", ""How I Won the War"", ""The Bed Sitting Room"", ""Juggernaut"" and the ""Musketeer"" series of the 1970s and 1980s. He appeared with Christopher Lee in the Hammer horror film ""Taste the Blood of Dracula"" (1970). Also in 1970 he played Mr. Perkins, Melody's father in Waris Hussein's ""Melody"", a puppy love story. He played the father of spoiled rich girl Veruca Salt in the film ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971), an adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's novel ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"". He guest-starred in ""The Goodies'"" episode"
"Jack Albertson Harold Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) professionally known as Jack Albertson, was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer who also performed in vaudeville. Albertson is known for his role as John Cleary in ""The Subject Was Roses"" (1968), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Grandpa Joe in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971); Manny Rosen in ""The Poseidon Adventure"" (1972); and Ed Brown in the television sitcom ""Chico and the Man"" (1974–78). For his contributions to the television industry, Albertson was honored with a star on the Hollywood"
"a series of collaborations with writer/director Mel Brooks, including 1974's ""Blazing Saddles"" and ""Young Frankenstein"", which Wilder co-wrote, garnering the pair an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Wilder is known for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971) and for his four films with Richard Pryor: ""Silver Streak"" (1976), ""Stir Crazy"" (1980), ""See No Evil, Hear No Evil"" (1989), and ""Another You"" (1991). Wilder directed and wrote several of his own films, including ""The Woman in Red"" (1984). With his third wife, Gilda Radner, he starred in three films, the last two"
"the same name by Roald Dahl. The film was directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket and Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka. The storyline concerns Charlie, who takes a tour he has won, led by Wonka, through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. Development for another adaptation of ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"", filmed previously as ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"", began in 1991, 20 years after the first film version, which resulted in Warner Bros. providing the Dahl Estate with total artistic control. Prior to Burton's involvement, directors such as Gary"
"Henry Gibson Henry Gibson (born James Bateman, September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), was an American actor, singer, and songwriter. His best-known roles include his time as a cast member of the TV sketch-comedy series ""Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In"" from 1968 to 1971, the voice of Wilbur in the 1973 film ""Charlotte's Web"", his portrayal of diminutive country star Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's 1975 film ""Nashville"", his role as the ""Illinois Nazi"" leader in the 1980 film ""The Blues Brothers"", his performance opposite Tom Hanks in 1989's ""The 'Burbs"", a small role in ""Magnolia"", his role as the"
"his home in Malibu, California, a week before his 74th birthday. He was cremated at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. Henry Gibson Henry Gibson (born James Bateman, September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), was an American actor, singer, and songwriter. His best-known roles include his time as a cast member of the TV sketch-comedy series ""Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In"" from 1968 to 1971, the voice of Wilbur in the 1973 film ""Charlotte's Web"", his portrayal of diminutive country star Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's 1975 film ""Nashville"", his role as the ""Illinois Nazi"" leader in the 1980 film"
"David L. Wolper David Lloyd Wolper (January 11, 1928 – August 10, 2010) was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as ""Roots"", ""The Thorn Birds"", ""North & South"", ""L.A. Confidential,"" and the blockbuster ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971). He also produced numerous documentaries and documentary series including ""Biography"" (1961–63), ""The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich"" (TV), ""Appointment with Destiny"" (TV series), ""This is Elvis"", ""Four Days in November"", """", ""Visions of Eight"" (1973), and others. Wolper directed the 1959 documentary ""The Race for Space"", which was nominated for an Academy Award. His"
"Ivor Salter Ivor Charlie Salter (22 August 1925 - 21 June 1991) was an English actor who appeared in character roles in numerous United Kingdom television productions and films from the early 1950s until the 1980s often appearing as a police constable. His television appearances included; ""Doctor Who (The Space Museum, The Myth Makers, The Mind of Evil and Black Orchid)"", ""The Saint"", ""The Avengers, The Double Deckers (as the policeman), Danger Man"" ""Ghost Squad"" and ""On the Buses"". Between 1978 and 1980 he appeared in the Midlands soap Crossroads as farmer Reg Cotterill. He played the character of Gobber"
"into his factory, where he then tempts each of them with a weakness. Finally, only Charlie is left. Willy Wonka and Charlie board Wonka's ""Great Glass Elevator"" which takes off over the audience. Early on in the production of the 2005 film, Nicolas Cage was under discussions for portraying Willy Wonka, but lost interest. Warner Bros. president Alan F. Horn wanted Tom Shadyac to direct Jim Carrey as Willy Wonka, believing the duo could make ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" relevant to mainstream audiences, but Roald Dahl's widow Liccy Dahl opposed this. After Tim Burton was hired as director in"
"the father of Golden Ticket winner Violet Beauregarde, in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"". He was the last surviving adult character who toured the factory in the movie; however, Diana Sowle, who played Mrs. Bucket, lived until October 2018. In 1973’s ""Soylent Green"" he played Charles, the manager of the building where the murdered character portrayed by Joseph Cotten lived. He was the bartender in ""The Shakiest Gun in the West"" (1968), and a congressman in """" (1972), which starred James Earl Jones as the first black president of the United States. He appeared in the Jerry Lewis vehicle"
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 British novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket. The storyline follows Charlie, who wins a contest and, along with four other contest winners, is led by Wonka on a tour of his chocolate factory, the most magnificent in the world. Development for a second adaptation of ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" (filmed previously as"
"director for the film. Jean Renoir was the first candidate, but he would not be able to do the film for at least a year, so British-Indian director Waris Hussein was hired. With Margot Kidder co-starring with Wilder, it was filmed on location in Dublin, and at the nearby Ardmore Studios, in August and September 1969. In 1971, Wilder auditioned to play Willy Wonka in Mel Stuart's film adaptation of Roald Dahl's ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"". After reciting some lines, director Mel Stuart immediately offered him the role. Before Wilder was officially cast for the role, Fred Astaire, Joel"
"Wonka exudes none of the gravity required for the role. It's as though he didn't take the role seriously. Rather than an intimidating candyman teaching brats a lesson, this Wonka is simply a freak."" Depp received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role as Willy Wonka, but lost to Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash in ""Walk the Line"". Willy Wonka Willy Wonka is a fictional character who appears in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" and its sequel ""Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator"". In"
"following productions. He was a distributor of the early shows, and became an executive producer with ""The Race for Space"" in 1958. David L. Wolper David Lloyd Wolper (January 11, 1928 – August 10, 2010) was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as ""Roots"", ""The Thorn Birds"", ""North & South"", ""L.A. Confidential,"" and the blockbuster ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971). He also produced numerous documentaries and documentary series including ""Biography"" (1961–63), ""The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich"" (TV), ""Appointment with Destiny"" (TV series), ""This is Elvis"", ""Four Days in November"", """", ""Visions"
"Diana Sowle Diana Mae Sowle (née Laumer; June 19, 1930 – October 19, 2018) was an American actress of film and theater and voice artist, best known for playing Mrs. Bucket (Charlie Bucket's mother) in the 1971 film ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" and her performance of ""Cheer up Charlie"" in that film, although her voice in the song was dubbed by Diana Lee. Sowle joined the cast while in Germany, where it was filmed. At the time of her death in 2018, she was the last surviving parent from the film. Sowle's death left three remaining adult cast"
"Mel Stuart Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American film director and producer who often worked with producer David L. Wolper, whose production firm he worked for 17 years, before going freelance. Stuart directed the fantasy-musical ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971). He has directed other features, including ""If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium"" (1969), ""One Is a Lonely Number"" (1972) and """" (2000). Stuart also directed feature documentaries including ""Four Days in November"" and ""Wattstax"". In addition he has directed or produced over 180 films including movies of the"
"""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" was released to critical praise and was a box office success, grossing approximately $475 million worldwide, but received mixed to negative reviews when compared with the original 1971 film. A direct-to-video animated crossover film adaptation starring Tom and Jerry, entitled ""Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"", was released in 2017. It stars JP Karliak as Willy Wonka and is dedicated to Gene Wilder, who died less than a year before the release. In October 2016 it was confirmed that Warner Bros are planning a prequel film depicting Willy Wonka's ""early adventures"" prior"
"the sequel to ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"", continuing the story of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator. ""Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator"" was first published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf in 1972, and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin in 1973. ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel ""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"" by Roald Dahl. It was directed by Mel Stuart, and starred Gene Wilder as Wonka. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket"
"partner, Sean Blue, stated publicly that Jeter died after suffering an epileptic seizure. Michael Jeter Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American actor of film, stage, and television. His television roles included Herman Stiles on the sitcom ""Evening Shade"" from 1990 until 1994 and Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle on the ""Elmo's World"" segments of ""Sesame Street"" from 1999 until 2003. Jeter's film roles include ""Zelig"", ""Tango & Cash"", ""The Fisher King"", """", ""Waterworld"", ""Air Bud"", ""Patch Adams"", ""The Green Mile"", ""Jurassic Park III"", ""Welcome to Collinwood"", ""Open Range"", and ""The Polar Express"". Jeter was"
"8, 1996, Hip-O Records (in conjunction with MCA Records, which by then owned the Paramount catalog), released the soundtrack on CD as a ""25th Anniversary Edition"". In 2016, UMe and Geffen Records released a 45th Anniversary Edition LP. The music and songs, in order of appearance, are as follows: The track listing for the soundtrack, originally released on MCA Records, is as follows: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy family film directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It is an adaptation of the"
"to win. Albertson appeared as Charlie Bucket's Grandpa Joe in ""Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"" (1971), and in ""The Poseidon Adventure"" (1972), where he played Manny Rosen, husband to Belle, played by Shelley Winters. Albertson said that his one regret was that he did not reprise his role in the movie version of ""The Sunshine Boys"". When producer Ray Stark acquired the film rights from Neil Simon in 1973, Albertson was expected to play the part, but by the time MGM had bought the rights in 1974 and was preparing to begin filming in February 1975, Albertson was not"