funforkids

Yesterday as I watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory I began to wonder what ever happened to each of the children.  I specifically wanted to know what ever became of Veruca because she was a pretty girl and I thought she would probably be most likey to go on to do more acting.  I thought it would be fun to write about the former chld actors and actresses here.  Today I update you on CHARLIE.  I got my information from the Internet Movie Data Base.

      Peter Ostrum  was born on November 1, 1957.      One would think that he would have gone on to do several more pictures but it was just the contrary.  Although Peter Ostrum loved making the film he had no desire to pursue acting.  He did not want to follow in the footsteps of Gene Wilder, he wanted to return to school and be a regular kid.  He was offered a three picture contract after making Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory but he turned it down.  Today, Peter Ostrum is married and the father of two children.  His career?  A veterinarian of large farm animals in upstate New York.  He considered returning to acting when a prized role came up and he tried out for the part of Equus on Broadway which he did not get.