The term WILDE OR WILDER is associated with two famous figures in the literary world. The first is Oscar Wilde, an Irish AUTHOR and PLAYWRIGHT who wrote many works of fiction, poetry, and plays. He is best known for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and his play The Importance of Being Earnest. The second is Gene Wilder, an American actor, director, and screenwriter who starred in many films, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein. Both men have made significant contributions to the world of literature and entertainment.