Peter Ostrum – Net Worth $500K

Peter Ostrum was a former child actor who launched his career in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Ostrum was 12 years of age when chosen by headhunters for Willy Wonka. Despite the fact that he appreciated the experience of shooting the film, he selected not to sign a three-film contract when it was finished. Just like many actors who started their careers at a young age, he pursued a different career later on.

Having a horse while growing up, Ostrum was inspired by the family’s veterinarian to become one someday. He earned his doctorate degree in 1984 from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Despite having stepped back from the limelight, he is still being asked for interviews about his role in the 1971 movie. In fact, he had one back in 2005. He had to stop answering his phone so he could live a normal life. He is now working at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville.