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Peter Ostrum

Peter Ostrum

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Born November 1, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, USA

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Peter Gardner Ostrum (born November 1, 1957) is an American veterinarian and former child actor, whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for Willy Wonka. Though he enjoyed the experience of shooting the film, he opted not to sign a three-film contract when it was over. After eschewing a career in film and theatre, Ostrum became reluctant to speak about his one starring role. In 1990, he began an annual tradition of speaking to schoolchildren about the film, and he became a subject of interest again when the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released to theaters.

Ostrum became interested in his family's horses when he returned from shooting Willy Wonka, and was particularly influenced by the veterinarian that tended to them. He received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. As of 2021, Ostrum practiced and lived in Glenfield, New York with his wife Loretta (née Lepkowski), having raised two children.

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Top Candies Countdown

55th Anniversary

Tyra Banks announces WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY for AFI Movie Club

Filmmaker David Seltzer on WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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The Candy Man Can Sing-Along

Mel Stuart's Wonkavision

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Filmography

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Remembering Gene Wilder Poster

Remembering Gene Wilder Feature Film2023Self - 'Charlie Bucket'

Oprah: Where Are They Now? Poster

Oprah: Where Are They Now? TV Series2012Self

Half in the Bag Poster

Half in the Bag TV Series2011Self

Veterinarians on Call Video2011Self

Top Chef: Just Desserts Poster

Top Chef: Just Desserts TV Series2010Self

Role Model: Gene Wilder Poster

Role Model: Gene Wilder Documentary2008Charlie Bucket

Best Ever Family Films Documentary2005Self

The 100 Greatest Family Films Poster

The 100 Greatest Family Films Documentary2005Self

Child Stars: Then and Now Poster

Child Stars: Then and Now Documentary2003Self

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' Poster

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' Documentary2001Self

After They Were Famous Poster

After They Were Famous TV Series1999Self

The Greatest Poster

The Greatest TV Series1998Self

Entertainment Tonight Poster

Entertainment Tonight TV Series1981Self

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Poster

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Feature Film1971Charlie

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Citizen Candy Man: A Chocumentary Poster

Citizen Candy Man: A Chocumentary Short Film2005

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