Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka is a fictional character created by Roald Dahl, appearing in the 1964 novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and its sequels. He is the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory and has been portrayed by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, and Timothée Chalamet in film adaptations. In the original novel, Wonka hides Golden Tickets inside his chocolate bars, leading a group of children on a tour of his factory, where he tests their moral character. The tour ultimately leads to the selection of Charlie Bucket as Wonka's successor, who inherits the factory and the Oompa-Loompas who work there. Wonka's character has been portrayed as high-spirited and eccentric, with a goatee and purple coat.learn more on wikipedia