Former Willy Wonka Star Swaps Hollywood for Horses, How Peter Ostrum Turned from Actor to Vet
In 1971, a young Peter Ostrum captured hearts worldwide as Charlie Bucket in the beloved film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Despite the film’s lasting success and the enchanting performance delivered by Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Ostrum’s financial takeaway from the role is surprisingly minimal. Decades after the movie’s … Read more
