Julie Dawn Cole
Search results
Peter Ostrum is an American retired veterinarian and former child actor, who played Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He declined a film career and became a veterinarian, and later spoke to schoolchildren about his experience.
Nov 30, 2023 · Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, left acting after the film and became a veterinarian. He shared his memories of Gene Wilder, his role as Charlie, and his thoughts on the upcoming Wonka prequel movie.
- Staff Writer
Peter Ostrum is best known for playing Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He also appeared in Sicko (2007) and M.U.G.E.N (1999), and became a veterinarian after the film.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Dallas, Texas, USA
People also ask
Who is Peter Ostrum wife Loretta Lepkowski?
Who is Peter Ostrum married to?
Who is Peter Ostrum?
Does Peter Ostrum still play Charlie in Wonka & the Chocolate Factory?
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.
Peter Ostrum is an actor who played Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He later became a veterinarian and rejected a three-picture contract in Hollywood.
- November 1, 1957
Jun 28, 2021 · We spoke with Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket, Julie Dawn Cole, who played Veruca Salt, and Paris Themmen, who played Mike Teevee.
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.
