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Dr. Wilbur Wandsworth Wonka is the overarching protagonist of the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory He was portrayed by the late legendary actor Christopher Lee.

Background[]

Personality[]

Role in the film[]

In Willy's flashbacks, Wilbur Wonka forbids his son Willy Wonka to eat Halloween candy. One day, when his son told his father that he wants to be a chocolatier, Wilbur disapproved of the idea sternly tells him that candy is a waste of time and he will not be a chocolatier. After hearing this, Wonka tells his father he will run away to Switzerland and Bavaria, the candy capitals of the world. Wilbur then replied to him to go ahead but he "won't be here" when he comes back. True to his word, after Willy left, Wilbur transported himself and his house out of the street to another part of the country, leaving Willy homeless without a guardian.

Wilbur is next seen in the climax, where Willy and Charlie visit him in his relocated house, as Wilbur checks Willy's teeth, Charlie finds out that Wilbur has followed Willy's success. Wilbur recognizes his son and tells him "You haven't flossed". Willy replies that he didn't floss once, and they emotionally reconcile after all these years.

Relationships[]

Willy Wonka[]

Willy is Wilbur's defiant son of who wants to express his dreams of being a chocolatier, against his father's wishes. Willy runs away, prompting Wilbur to move himself and his house from the street. Wilbur realized his error of his ways when he sees how well Willy is selling his famous chocolate, and he reunites with his son when he visits.

Quotes[]

  • [to his son, after he finds out that he wants to be a chocolatier] "Candy is a waste of time! No son of mine is going to be a chocolatier!"
  • [in response to his son's decision to run away] "I won't be here when you come back!"
  • [whilst reconciling with his long lost son] "All these years, and you haven't flossed?"

Gallery[]

v - e - d
Media
Films: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryTom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Home video: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory home videoCharlie and the Chocolate Factory home videoTom and Jerry videography
Music: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Video game: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Musicals: 2013 musical
Books: Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Characters
Willy WonkaCharlie BucketLily BucketGrandpa JoeAugustus GloopViolet BeauregardeVeruca SaltMike TeaveeArthur SlugworthMr. TurkentinePrince PondicherryOompa-LoompasVermicious KnidsWilbur WonkaMrs. BucketMr. BucketMrs. GloopMr. GloopMrs. TeaveeMr. TeaveeMrs. BeauregardeMr. BeauregardeMrs. SaltMr. SaltGrandma GeorginaGrandpa GeorgeGrandma JosephineShopkeeperWinkelmannTinkerMr. Joepack
Locations
1971 film: Bucket HouseWilly Wonka's Factory

2005 film: Wilbur Wonka's HouseNew Delhi, IndiaTokyo, JapanMarrakech, MoroccoNew York CityGermanyEnglandAtlanta, GeorgiaDenver, Colorado

Songs/Music/Soundtrack
1971 film: Main Title • The Candy Man CanCheer Up, Charlie(I've Got A) Golden TicketPure ImaginationOompa Loompa • The Wondrous Boat Ride/The Rowing Song • I Want It Now! • Ach, so fromm (alternately titled "M'appari", from Martha)

2005 film: Wonka's Welcome SongAugustus GloopViolet BeauregardeVeruca SaltMike Teavee • Main Title • Wonka's First Shop • The Indian Palace • Wheels in Motion • Charlie's Birthday Bar • The Golden Ticket/Factory • Chocolate Explorers • Loompa Land • The Boat Arrives • The River Cruise • First Candy • Up and Out • The River Cruise, Pt. 2 • Charlie Declines • Finale • End Credits Suite

Objects/Fictional candy
Wonka BarGolden TicketEverlasting GobstopperSweeTartsLaffy TaffyNerdsSweeTarts Soft & Chewy RopesSweeTarts Chewy SoursBottle CapsFun DipWonka GummiesSpreeRuntsPixy StixGobstopper • Mixups • Randoms • Wonka Ice Cream • Wonka Xploder • Volcano Rocks • Dinasour Eggs • Tart 'N' Tinys • Oompas • Donutz
See Also/Distributors/Companies
Paramount PicturesWarner Bros.Village Roadshow PicturesWolper Pictures, Ltd.The Quaker Oats CompanyThe Willy Wonka Candy CompanyPlan B EntertainmentThe Zanuck CompanyTurner Entertainment