It looked at the adorable star of one of the largest and most beloved family films of all time Peter OstrumWho played Charlie Bucket in the 1971s Willy Wanka and Chocolate FactoryThere was a brilliant future in Hollywood.

Nevertheless, at the age of 12, the child star knew that the entertainment industry was not for him. In fact, he never played again. Now 67 67, the sweetest of the ex -actor cinema, the most Angelic Golden Ticket winner looks back at fame as the winner - but he is also proud to be able to dedicate his life in a full career as a veterinarian.

Movies, acting Gen Wilder As Oka, the first cinematic adaptation was Rolled dahlIts novel and a modest success in publishing it was, bringing $ 4 million at the box office - now the equivalent of about $ 75 million. However, over the years, its popularity has grown and naturally, everyone was wondering what its fascinating young stars have become.

"There was a little smoke but the film was a quiet death," recalled in an interview with 2018 with Ostrum Daily mirrorThe "Then when the picture came out, there was no Red-Capted Premier. I was in my city in Ohio I had a light review in it and people had forgotten about it. It took his own life until it was re-emerged 10 years later." He added: "We had no idea at that time that it would have some kind of success so it was quite neat that it was still so loved."

Ostram Charlie got the part of the talent when he was spotted by talent agents at a baby theater show in Ohio Cleveland. He then left his school for five months to shoot the movie in Munich, Germany, with Wilder - who says "Oustram treated people with respect and dignity" took the role of a patriarch and trained him in acting. When the Hollywood legend died in 2016 at the age of 83, Ostrum cid This pair lost in touch, but it was like "losing the parents".

During the wrap shooting, Ostrum rejected a three movie contract. After spending a week in California, after pressing on his options, he finally decided that showbiz life was not his thing. What he really loved is the creature, not Ompa Lampus - something he realized when his parents bought him a horse to celebrate the movie and he could know the local veterinarian.

In an interview to the American Veterinary Medical Association, he said, "This person really enjoyed what he did for a living." "My father was a lawyer, and I really had no idea what he did all day. But I knew exactly what the veterinarian did. If anyone who made a living from something, I would have always kicked myself if I did not follow it" "

Certainly, after high school, he spent the time to decorate horses in Pennsylvania before admission to Colonel University, where he graduated with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in the 5th. "I am a veterinarian," he said Hollywood In the 21st.

Ostrum enjoyed a long and rewarding career with animals, originally in the Veterinary Clinic in the countryside of the high Uzan, and Loretta, married wife, who only learned about his secret chocolate past when he was serious enough to introduce his mother. "Once I saw it, I realized - 'Wow, had a big part of it!', 'He remembered at the Sotown Film Festival in 2018. The couple shared two children in Helenka and Leaf, who told Ostrum that the story was enjoyed as kids.

Occasionally, usually when the movie celebrates an anniversary or is getting any other reboot - like 2005 Charlie and Chocolate FactoryActing JoyAnd of 2023 OakWith Timothy - To celebrate his short life in the Lostrum spotlight, the film festival comes out of retirement for school discussions.

"You cannot kill Oanka," said Ostrum during the 2021 virtual reunion organized by Yahoo. "The original or remake with Johnny Depp has played it again and again and it focuses on our film. The kids saw the version of Johnny Depp, their parents said, 'You have to see the real.' It is good for a great story to say something about Oka and who is making it or who is making it, it needs to be recovered regardless of what it is made ”

When Oustrum talks about his impossible career trajectory with the kids, he has an important message. "I want them to know that they have alternatives in their lives and when one door is closed, the other opens," he said Veterinary practice In 2023. "It is important for kids to realize that you don't have to lock in a particular thing. It's okay to change your mind."

At the Santown Film Festival, Ostrum also revealed that he still got royalty from the photo shown on TV - added about $ 8 to $ 9 every three months. Well, so we have definitely heard of the more profitable passive income, but it seems like working with animals and leading a quiet, steady existence with his family that has brought more prosperous, happy, happy life for him in Hollywood. "Everyone can be fortunate to have this national experience and then go completely differently," he said. Today Show in 2015. Yes, it sounds like the final gold ticket OursThe