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Fan Casting Ernest Borgnine as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981)

teeyutes made this fan casting suggestion on April 6, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ernest Borgnine as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981)

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Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gap-toothed ...
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Ernest Borgnine

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Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981)

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Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981)

Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981)

by Roald Dahl, based on his book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory if it were made 10 years later.
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Ernest Borgnine is known for his roles in RED, The Dirty Dozen, and Gattaca. He has been suggested by fans for 242 roles on myCast, including Best Original Superhero in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Adam West, Robin Williams, and Tim Conway. Ernest Borgnine was suggested to play Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981) by teeyutes. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Christopher Lloyd, David Kelly, and John Randolph. Willy Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1981) has 18 roles, including Willy Wonka, Violet Beauregarde, and Veruca Salt.

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