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Family FantasyWilly Wonka and Chocolaterie was released in 1971 and quickly became emblematic. It is hard to believe that it has been half a century since the audience saw the first time Charlie Bucket finds the last golden ticket, but the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The actor who played this pearboy similar to the heart,Peter Ostrum, decided to quit smoking after this role, making the classic the first and final film he ever made. To find out why he moved away from the company immediately after becoming a children's star and discover what he does now, read it.

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The Ostrum was 12 years old and made from Children's theater in Cleveland, Ohio, when a representative of the film casting agency spotted in a production. "In the end, I was at the right place at the right time," said the former actor during a 2014 interview withOprah's Where are they now?

While Ostrum quickly understood that the actor was not going to be his life career, he noted how important the film is to generate fans, especially because of its morality. "We captured the lightning in a bottle," he said. "There was a good message there. Basically, good things happen to people who make the right decisions."

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This is true: Charlie Bucket is a veterinarian. Speak to theThe American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) In 2000, explained how he found his passion. Work at the stable of his family as a teenager, he granted a lot of attention to the veterinarian of their horse.

"I remember the veterinarian who comes out and take care of horses, and it made me a huge impression," explained Ostrum. "My father was a lawyer and I really did not have an idea of ​​what he was doing all day. But I knew exactly what the veterinarian did. Someone wins something he loves so much Really aroused my interest. "

Ostrum still considered acting after graduating from high school. He even spoke to colleagues ofWilly Wonka About their film and television quarries, since it did not know if the veterinary school was a possibility. But a week on the west coast continues roles was sufficient. The Ostrum decided to focus on school instead and received his doctor from Véterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 1984. He has been working as a practitioner since and "mainly dairy work", by the AVMA.

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Although he liked to make the film, Ostrum never had a strong passion to happen. "Everyone thinks that playing is a profession if glamorous, but it's a difficult profession," he told AVMA.

He used to avoid talking about his claim to glory. "Growing after the movie, I always died my participation withWilly Wonka, "he noted toOprah's Where are they now? "I really did not want to have anything to do with that. I really did not appreciate the meaning of the movie before having children from mine. They saw the movie, they were interested." Ostrum and his wife,Loretta Ostrum, have a girl,Helenka OstrumAnd a son,LEIF OSTRUM, who are the two adults now.

After reconnecting with his childhood project, the old star attended many events over the years to discussWilly Wonka. You can occasionally identify the Ostrum toFilm festival panels or atCelebrity signing agreements, like the one shown above.

While other children inWilly WonkaDo not shut up as well as Charlie, Ostrum and the rest of the cast iron took place. The retired actor recently discussedwithReuters As he is happy to be part of the film in honor of his grand anniversary. Ostrum also noted that it still remains in contact with its co-stars today.

"I like to think that if you could only make a movie, it was the movie to be," he said. "I have known these people for 50 years now, other than my family ... I've never held with anyone other than those people."

Ostrum also had a close relationship withGene Wilder, who played as the owner of the mysterious candy plant. "It's a bit like losing a parent," OstrumRecountVarietyFrom his adult co-star, who died of the complications of Alzheimer in 2016. "You know it will happen, but it's always a shock." Ostrum remembered Wilder as a "pro" on the whole, as well as a man who "treated people with respect and dignity".

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