65 celebrities who served in the military

[post_page_title]Gene Wilder[/post_page_title]

Most people remember Gene Wilder as the iconic character Willy Wonka form the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Wilder also acted in famous Mel Brooks films such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. Before he became a famous Hollywood actor, Wilder was drafted into the army and became a part of the medical corps. He was given the opportunity to chose any war post and he chose to be stationed at a hospital in Pennsylvania to be near New York City so he could take acting classes.

Gene Wilder

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