Oliver!
1968
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Jack Wild (30 September 1953 – 1 March 2007) was an English actor and singer. He is best known for his role as the Artful Dodger in the film Oliver! (1968), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 16, becoming the fourth-youngest nominee in the category.
Jack Wild was a British actor and singer who starred in Oliver!, H.R. Pufnstuf and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. He died of oral cancer in 2006 at age 53.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- September 30, 1952
- 3 min
- March 1, 2006
Jack Wild was a British actor and singer who starred in Oliver! and H.R. Pufnstuf. He died of tongue and throat cancer in 2006 after a lifetime of alcoholism and diabetes.
- September 30, 1952
- March 1, 2006
Jack Wild, who played the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film adaptation of 'Oliver Twist', passed away from cancer in 2006. He was also a child star of the TV series 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and a teen music idol.
Mar 3, 2006 · By The Associated Press. March 3, 2006. LONDON, March 2 - Jack Wild, an actor who earned an Oscar nomination for his role as the irrepressible Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie musical "Oliver!,"...
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Learn about the life and career of Jack Wild, who played the Artful Dodger in Oliver! and Jimmy in H R Pufnstuf. From his early stage and screen roles to his struggles with alcohol and cancer, discover his story and legacy.
Mar 3, 2006 · Jack Wild was a child actor who starred in the movie musical "Oliver!" and the TV series "HR Pufnstuf". He died of mouth cancer in 2006 after a troubled life of addiction and recovery.
