Actor Who Played Charlie in 'Willy Wonka' on Gene Wilder Death: 'It's Like Losing a Parent

Peter Ostrum had never set foot on a film set when he was cast as Charlie Buckett in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” It fell to Gene Wilder to show him the ropes. “He was the pro and I was a rookie,” said Ostrum, who left the acting business and became a veterinarian. Wilder […]

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