Wilbur Wonka
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Dr. Wilbur Wonka, D.D.S. is the father of Willy Wonka, the fictional great chocolatier, invented for the 2005 movie version of Roald Dahl's children's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He is played by legendary actor Christopher Lee.
[edit] In the book and the 1971 film adaptation
This character did not exist in these two versions, nor being mentioned by Willy Wonka. The book has Wonka tell Charlie he has no family to speak of, and so the elder Wonka is presumably dead.
[edit] In the 2005 film adaptation
In this version, Dr. Wonka was first mentioned in Willy's flashbacks, who was a strict father and a dentist that banned his son from eating candies, and also caused him to wear large braces. One Halloween night, after Willy came back from his trick or treat trip, Dr. Wonka lectured his son about the bad characteristics of sweets, especially on the allergy of chocolate. He then proceeded to take the candy bag and throw it into the fireplace, burning it all, right in front of Willy himself. However one chocolate survived; thus beginning Willy's interest in candy. Template:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005 Film) Character
Willy's interest in candy enraged his father. When Willy threatened to run away, he said that "I won't be here when you come back!", making an impression that he was a very strict or even emotionless father.
In the end of the film, when Willy and Charlie Bucket visited him together, it was found in his house that he had newspaper cuttings of Willy's chocolate business, insinuating that Wilbur was actually quite proud of his son. The two finally met when Dr. Wonka recognized Willy's teeth, which remained exactly like those when Willy was a child. Dr. Wonka is briefly overcome by emotion and almost cries. In one of the movie's most tender moments, Willy and his father embrace. Thus the void between father and son appears to be filled.
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl) | |
|---|---|
| Characters: |
Willy Wonka | Oompa-Loompas | Charlie Bucket | Augustus Gloop | Veruca Salt | Violet Beauregarde | Mike Teavee | Grandpa Joe | Mr. Slugworth | The Candy Man | Prince Pondicherry | Vermicious knid | Mr. and Mrs. Teavee | Mr. Salt | Mr. Beauregarde | Mrs. Beauregarde | Dr. Wilbur Wonka (only in Tim Burton film) |
| Books: | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator |
| Films: | 1971 | 2005 |
| Misc.: | Differences between the book and film versions | Golden Ticket | Wonka Bar | Video Game | other Roald Dahl films | other Roald Dahl books |
