Is willy wonka a real person?

Question

I know this may sound stupid, but is willy wonka a real person, and if not, then who is it that started willy wonka and his chocolate factory.

Answer 1

no hes not a real person but candy with the wonka logo on it, was it started from Roald Dahl's idea?

Answer 2

He is as real as you want him to be!