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It is expected that you would have a distinguished career in Hollywood if you are one of the main actors in a well-known classic.
Whether it was Drew Barrymore in E.T. or Christian Bale in Empire of the Sun, many actors began their careers as children.
However, some former child performers put up their acting boots for good and have completely normal lives for the remainder of their lives.
One of the best examples of such is Peter Ostrum.
Even though he isn’t well-known, people all over the world can recognize his likeness.
He played the courageous lead character, Charlie Bucket, in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
After locating the desired Golden Ticket, the benevolent Charlie accompanied four spoiled children on a tour of the enchanted chocolate factory.
Children were transformed into human blueberries and tumbled down garbage chutes—all the makings of a classic family film.
Fifty-three years after its release, families still adore this movie.
However, Ostrum has never performed again after his spectacular big-screen debut.
Peter Ostrum, where are you now?
Ostrum, who is currently 67, ultimately chose to become a veterinarian.
In 1987, he married Loretta Lepkowski, with whom he later had two children.
However, Ostrum makes some money from his journey into the movie industry even though he doesn’t have any more acting credits to his name.
But by no means are these royalties sufficient to support oneself.
The former actor, who was born in Texas, claimed in an interview from 2018 that he was paid every three months by the Willy Wonka movie.
How much of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory does Ostrum still earn?
Approximately $8 to $10 every several months.
If you wanted to buy a stack of Wonka bars, that kind of money wouldn’t get you very far in current economy.
Let’s just say that people had a lot to say about this after it was made public online.
A comment on Twitter said, “Oh man, that kid got a terrible contract.”
“$40 a year?,” another person said. That’s absurd. I’m glad he left and did well in his job.
Ostrum rejected a three-picture deal following Willy Wonka’s popularity, indicating early on that he didn’t want to be a movie star.
“Do I regret turning down the movie offer?” Ostrum later asked in reference to his choice.
“I don’t think so; I enjoy my current position.
It’s true that it’s as far removed from Hollywood as really exists.
“I made a decision that aligned with my desires, and it influenced the course of my life.
“If I had accepted the movie opportunity, would my life have been better? Perhaps, but I’ll never find out and I’ll never doubt it.”
He seemed like the ideal choice to portray the considerate and diligent Charlie Bucket.
