Peter Ostrum | Veterinarian

Many avid fans of the iconic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory can recall the child actor who played Charlie Bucket. It was played by Peter Ostrum, a budding child superstar who entered acting at the young age of 12. He was fortunate to be one of the casts for the 1971 movie which catapulted his career. He also landed roles for other projects such as Role Model: Gene Wilder.

However, Ostrum did not plan to age within Hollywood. After his short stint as a child star, he focused on finishing his studies and graduated with a degree in veterinary. Ostrum is now a veterinarian at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville, New York, dealing specifically with horses and cows. He is also a managing partner for Dairy Health & Management Services. It seems that his love for animals is more than enough for him to leave behind a glamorous life in Hollywood.