About

Known credits:
28
Birthday:
1952-09-30
Place of birth:
Royton, near Oldham, England, UK
Website:
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Jack Wild

Overview

Born September 30, 1952, in Royton, near Oldham, England, Jack Wild was discovered by talent agent June Collins, mother of rock star Phil Collins. His breakthrough came when he landed the role of Oliver in the London stage production of "Oliver!" When it came to casting the film, the role of the Artful Dodger went to Jack, a role that resulted in his getting an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Fresh from this success, Jack was offered the lead role in the American television series "H.R. Pufnstuf" (1969). This Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft production featured Wild as a boy marooned in an enchanted land with puppets and actors in elaborate costumes. The success of this program led to Wild reprising the role for the film version, Pufnstuf (1970). Other roles followed, including Melody (1971) and Flight of the Doves (1971). Around the same time, Wild released three albums ("The Jack Wild Album"; "Everything's Coming up Roses", featuring along with cover numbers a couple of new songs written by up-and-coming songwriter Lynsey De Paul; and "Beautiful World"). By 1972, however, he was already being demoted to the role of supporting actor for The Pied Piper (1972). He also appeared in "Our Mutual Friend" (1976). He returned to films in two small roles: the miller's son in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and a peddler in Basil (1998). Wild underwent surgery for oral cancer in July 2004, and had some vocal cords and part of his tongue removed. Unfortunately, the cancer proved untreatable and he died on 1 March 2006.

Known for

Acting
2005 Moussaka & Chips Actor Durgen Fleece N/A
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1998 Basil Actor Peddler 58
Average
1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Actor Much 67
Fair
1982 Alice Actor Mock Turtle 58
Average
1976 Keep It Up Downstairs Actor Peregrine Cockshute 58
Average
1976 Our Mutual Friend Actor Charley Hexam N/A
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1973 The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl Actor Himself N/A
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1973 The 14 Actor Reg 59
Average
1973 The Big Screen Actor Self N/A
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1972 The Pied Piper Actor Gavin 59
Average
1971 Flight of the Doves Actor Finn Dove 59
Average
1971 Melody Actor Ornshaw 60
Fair
1970 Pufnstuf Actor Jimmy 59
Average
1969 H.R. Pufnstuf Actor Jimmy 70
Good
1968 Oliver! Actor The Artful Dodger 64
Fair
1966 A Game, Like, Only a Game Actor Peter N/A
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1966 Danny Gets Jet-Propelled Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 The Invisible Space Bubble Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 Potter in Pursuit Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 In Search of Zoomite Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 The Runaway Bubble Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 Dragon Trail Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 Dragon Hunt Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 Stranger from Dragonara Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 The Tent with Four Legs Actor Gavin N/A
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1966 Danny the Dragon Actor N/A
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1966 Dannicaforilithermidor Actor Gavin N/A
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1965 Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......? Actor Danny N/A
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