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‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ Actor Peter Ostrum Didn’t Tell His Wife He Was a Child Star

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is one of the most popular children’s movies of all time. Starring Gene Wilder as the eccentric candy maker, the film was released in 1971. To this day, new generations of fans discover the classic film, enthralled by the charming story and delightful performances. While Wilder was an established star at the time, most of the child performers were not. In a 2005 interview, Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie Bucket in the classic film, opened up about why he decided to step away from acting for good.

‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ is a beloved musical fantasy film

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is based on a book by Roald Dahl. But filmmakers decided to take things to the next level and make the story a musical. To that end, classic songs like “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination” helped to solidify the movie’s legacy. By the ’80s, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory had become a cult classic.

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