Born November 1, 1957, in Dallas Texas, Peter Gardner Ostrum has been making headlines for his role as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Peter Ostrum appeared in only one motion picture, but it was a big one: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder as the titular candymaker. The movie was a hit and Ostrum's career seemed set, but the young. Peter Ostrum was born on 1 November 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.
Peter Ostrum was born on 1 November 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. Peter Ostrum left an indelible mark on the childhood memories of generations for his role as Charlie Bucket, but he never acted again after Willy Wonka. Peter Ostrum, born as Peter Gardner Ostrum, is an American former child actor and currently a veterinarian. His only movie role was as Charlie Bucket in the musical fantasy film ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’. Peter Ostrum was born on 1 November 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. At 12 years old, Peter Ostrum was selected to play kind-hearted Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Though he rose to prominence from his portrayal in the Gene Wilder -led...
Peter Ostrum, born as Peter Gardner Ostrum, is an American former child actor and currently a veterinarian. His only movie role was as Charlie Bucket in the musical fantasy film ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’. Peter Ostrum was born on 1 November 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. At 12 years old, Peter Ostrum was selected to play kind-hearted Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Though he rose to prominence from his portrayal in the Gene Wilder -led... • Peter Ostrum is a former child actor and current veterinarian, best known for his role as Charlie in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. • He declined a three-movie contract to have the freedom to choose his roles.