Peter Ostrum

Peter Ostrum is one of the actors who found success in another field after leaving the entertainment industry. His first and only film credit was Charlie Bucket in the children’s fantasy film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Despite having had a great time on the set, Ostrum preferred not to take on more roles. It even reached the point where he was hesitant to talk about his breakthrough role. However, he discovered his love for horses on the set of the said movie.

He eventually ended up taking a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Ostrum also acquired a doctorate so he could work as a full-fledged veterinarian. Apart from being a notable doctor, Ostrum is married and has two children.

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