What Happened To Peter Ostrum From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? What Happened to the Original Charlie Bucket?

Willy Wonka star Peter Ostrum worked in New York both as a vet doctor and a managing partner with Dairy Health & Management Services.

Since his role in Willy Wonka in 1971, Peter has not made much appearances in public.

What Happened to the Original Charlie Bucket?

Ostrum now practices Veterinary Medicine on his own in the New York, after playing Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka many decades ago.

Who Is Peter Ostrum?

Peter Ostrum is an American veterinary doctor who used to be a child actor as far back as the 1970s.

Born on November 1, 1957, in Texas, United States, Ostrum is known for appearing as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, at a time when he was only in the sixth grade.

Afterwards, he signed up for a three-film contract and later began speaking to schoolchildren about the film.

Ostrum is a veterinarian, with animal interest born out of his love for horses. He holds a Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ostrum is married to his wife Loretta, and they both have two children. The entire family lives in Glenfield, New York, where Ostrum practices Veterinary Medicine.

Ostrum has an estimated net worth of $500,000.