1 Peter Ostrum Movies, Ranked Best to Worst

Former Child Actor

BIRTHDAY

1957-11-01

BIRTHPLACE

Dallas, Texas, United States

BIRTH SIGN

scorpio

FIRST MOVIE

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

BEST MOVIE

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

WORST MOVIE

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

American child actor and later veterinarian Peter Ostrum is known for his role as Charlie Bucket in the musical fantasy family film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (1971). This is the only movie he has starred in. He was in the sixth grade when he was spotted by talent hunters while performing at the Cleveland Play House children’s theatre and offered the role after an audition. His performance impressed producer David L. Wolper who offered him a contract for three films. However, Ostrum declined the offer in order to keep his options open. He auditioned for a number of roles, including that of Alan Strang in the play ‘Equus’ on Broadway, however, failed to get selected. This prompted him to give up acting and concentrate on his profession as a veterinarian. He has delivered several talks to students about his experience with acting. He further garnered attention when the film ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was released in 2005. His popularity soared with VH1 listing him as one of the ‘100 Greatest Kid Stars’.

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List of Peter Ostrum Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

The movie follows a poor child named Charlie Bucket, who finds one of the five golden tickets hidden in chocolate bars around the world. With the help of these tickets, five children visit Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory. One misadventure after another, Charlie ultimately emerges as the heir to Willy Wonka’s factory.

Role:

Charlie

Starring:

Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn Cole

Directed By:

Mel Stuart