Peter Ostrum

Formerly From: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Currently: Veterinarian

Net Worth: $500,000*

Peter Ostrum’s acting career was short-lived, but his role as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory left a lasting impact. After the movie, Ostrum decided not to pursue acting and instead followed a different path. He attended Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and became a successful veterinarian, specializing in dairy cattle. Today, he practices in rural New York and has found his passion in helping animals.

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