No...but he IS where the "Wilder" part of Gene's stage name came from (As for the "Gene" part, he's said that's after a Shakespeare character).
No, Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder are not related. They were both influential American writers of their time, but they did not share a familial connection. Thornton Wilder is best known for his play "Our Town," while Laura Ingalls Wilder is best known for her "Little House" book series.
Thornton Wilder's birth name is Thornton Niven Wilder.
No, they are not related.
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Thornton Wilder was born on April 17, 1897.
Thornton Wilder was born on April 17, 1897.
Thornton Wilder died on December 7, 1975 at the age of 78.
my wife is a Wilder her grandfather said that if you are Jewish and a Wilder you may well be related to other Jewish Wilders. My wife has Billy Wilder mentioned in her family tree as being related.
Thornton Wilder died on December 7, 1975 at the age of 78.
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No.
Thornton Wilder was born on April 17, 1897 and died on December 7, 1975. Thornton Wilder would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 118 years old today.