The Stage

Where it all began.

Gene trained at the Bristol Old Vic and the HB Studio, and cut his teeth on Broadway and off-Broadway stages through the early 1960s. Theater was his first love, and it shaped every character he ever played on film.

Additional productions and archival material to be added. If you have a program or clipping we should include, please get in touch.

Filmography

Twenty-two films, one unmistakable voice.

From Mel Brooks’ comedies to his quieter dramatic turns, Gene’s film work spans more than a quarter century.

1967

Bonnie and Clyde

as Eugene Grizzard
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1967

The Producers

as Leopold Bloom · Oscar nom.
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1970

Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx

as Quackser Fortune
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1970

Start the Revolution Without Me

as Claude Coupé / Philippe DiSisi
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1971

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as Willy Wonka
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1972

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

as Dr. Doug Ross. Dir. Woody Allen.
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1974

Rhinoceros

as Stanley. With Zero Mostel.
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1974

Blazing Saddles

as Jim / The Waco Kid
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1974

The Little Prince

as The Fox
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1974

Young Frankenstein

as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein · Co-writer, Oscar nom.
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1975

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother

as Sigerson Holmes · Directed, wrote & starred.
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1976

Silver Streak

as George Caldwell. With Richard Pryor.
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1977

The World’s Greatest Lover

as Rudy Valentine · Directed, wrote & starred.
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1979

The Frisco Kid

as Rabbi Avram Belinski. With Harrison Ford.
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1980

Sunday Lovers

as Skippy. Anthology film.
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1980

Stir Crazy

as Skip Donahue. With Richard Pryor.
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1982

Hanky Panky

as Michael Jordon. Where Gene met Gilda Radner.
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1984

The Woman in Red

as Teddy Pierce · Directed, wrote & starred.
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1986

Haunted Honeymoon

as Larry Abbot · Directed. With Gilda Radner.
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1989

See No Evil, Hear No Evil

as Dave Lyons. With Richard Pryor.
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1990

Funny About Love

as Duffy Bergman
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1991

Another You

as George. Gene’s final theatrical film.
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Television

The small-screen years.

Gene’s sitcom work, made-for-television mysteries, and an Emmy-winning guest turn.

Original poster artwork coming soon.

We’re working to add original poster art and behind-the-scenes stills to every title. If you’re a rights holder or archivist who’d like to partner with the legacy, we’d love to hear from you.

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