Quick Facts of Peter Ostrum

  • Full NamePeter Ostrum
  • Net Worth$500 Thousand
  • Date of Birth01 November, 1957
  • NicknamePeter
  • Marital Status Married
  • BirthplaceDallas, Texas
  • Ethnicity White
  • ProfessionActor, Veterinarian
  • Nationality American
  • Eye colour Blue
  • Hair colour Pepper White
  • BuildAthletic
  • SpouseLoretta M. Lepkowski (1987-present)
  • EducationCornell University College
  • Children2
  • Horoscope Scorpio
Former actor Peter Ostrum photo

There are hundreds and thousands of actor and actress who enters the Hollywood industry. Among them, only a few get to win the heart of audiences and mark their territory in the industry despite switching the career pathway. Among such stars, Peter Ostrum is the one.

The name Peter is quite an influential name in the industry although he is no more associated with the entertainment industry. Ostrum played the role of Charlie Bucket in the classic film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. To know more about Ostrum’s age, height, weight, movies, personal life and so on read the full article.

Who Is Peter Ostrum? His Bio & Wiki

Peter Ostrum was born on 1st November 1957, in Dallas, Texas in the USA. His father is Dean Gardner Ostrum and mother is Sarepta Mabel Ostrum. Although there are no details about his siblings, he is the youngest child of the Dean and Sarepta.

Ostrum grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Ostrum was in the middle of a stage production at the Cleveland Play House children’s theatre, performing in a local play as most local children. Peter decided to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine rather than in the acting field. Ostrum attended the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.

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Peter Ostrum’s Professional Life

Peter’s professional career as an actor began when he was in his sixth grade. While performing at the Cleveland Play House children’s theatre talent agents who were looking for a child actor recognized Ostrum’s acting skill. The talent agents took Ostrum’s Polaroid photos and recorded him to cast him in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

The film was released in 1971 and became a major hit, catapulting the young boy to the spotlight. Even though he received numerous other offers after this role, he declined all of them and decided not to act further.

After giving up his acting career, Ostrum decided to pursue his career in veterinary medicine. As of 2019, Ostrum is serving at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in New York, where he generally works with horses and cows. The American veterinarian has taken part in the video series titled Veterinarians on Call in which he highlighted the tasks of large animal veterinarians as well.

Peter Ostrum’s Age, Body Measurement (Height & Weight)

Peter Ostrum’s age is 61 years old as of 2019. Ostrum has a quite decent height and average body weight. Even though there is no information about Ostrum’s body measurement, looking at his picture we can easily say that he has an athletic body type. Peter has a pepper white hair color and blue eye color.

Who Is Peter Ostrum’s Wife?

Peter walked away from the brink of a possible long career in Hollywood and led a life as a regular human being. So, not many media personality follow him in his day to day activities. Ostrum is a married man. Peter married Loretta M. Lepkowski in 1987.

Loretta and Peter have two children together named Helenka and Leif. The lovely couple doesn’t often make a public appearance yet when they are seen together, the couple looks quite cute together. As of now, the pair is living a blissful life with their kids with no signs and rumors of affairs and divorce.

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How Much Is Peter Ostrum’s Net Worth?

As per some of the source, Peter still gets royalty cheques of $8-9 every three months since the film’s release. Nevertheless, his work as a veterinarian and the appearance and commercial gigs have gotten for his role as Charlie Bucket that has fed his sizeable net worth.

Ostrum has a net worth about $500,000 which he earned from his professional career as a veteninarian. With such a hefty earnings, Ostrum is possibly living a lavish life with his family.