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Peter Ostrum: What Happened To Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory's Charlie Actor?
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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From child star to veterinarian: The little-known journey of Willy Wonka's Charlie actor Peter Ostrum since his silver screen debut.
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- After his iconic role, Ostrum turned his back on acting and pursued a degree in veterinary medicine, becoming a respected vet for over 40 years.
- Ostrum has kept a low profile since his Wonka days, shunning the limelight and Hollywood life in favor of a quieter, more fulfilling career caring for animals.
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Peter Ostrum, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory