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Peter Gardner Ostrum (/ ˈ oʊ s t r ə m / OH-strəm; born November 1, 1957) is an American retired veterinarian and former child actor, whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Peter Ostrum is best known for playing Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He also appeared in Sicko (2007) and Remembering Gene Wilder (2023). He is a veterinarian and a Cornell University graduate.
- January 1, 1
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- Dallas, Texas, USA
Nov 30, 2023 · Peter Ostrum played Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) as a child actor, but left the industry and became a veterinarian. He shared his memories of Gene Wilder, his secret role, and his thoughts on the Wonka prequel film.
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Peter Ostrum was born on November 1, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Sicko (2007) and Remembering Gene Wilder (2023). He has been married to Loretta Lepkowski since 1987.
- November 1, 1957
Dec 12, 2022 · Peter Ostrum played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, but he left Hollywood after one film. Learn what he did with his life, how he paid tribute to Gene Wilder, and where he is now.
Aug 30, 2016 · Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", dropped out of acting after the film and became a large-animal veterinarian. He shared fond memories of Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka, and other cast members.
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