Peter Ostrum Net Worth

Peter Ostrum was born on the 1st November 1957, in Dallas, Texas USA, and is a veterinarian and former child actor, probably still best known for his role as Charlie Bucket in the movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” in 1971, the year in which Ostrum’s career started.

Have you ever wondered how rich Peter Ostrum is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Ostrum’s net worth is as high as $500,000, an amount earned through his successful career as a veterinarian. In addition to being a large animal vet, Ostrum’s role in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” improved his wealth too.

Peter Ostrum Net Worth $500,000

Peter Ostrum grew up in Ohio, where he started performing in local Cleveland Play House children’s theatre when he was in the sixth grade. The talent agents noticed his skills, and later called Peter to come to New York for a screen test, and sing ”My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, after which he was cast in the role of Charlie Bucket for the upcoming “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”.

Ostrum played alongside Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson in Mel Stuart’s Oscar Award-nominated film in 1971, and that was his only film credit, but he has always remained remembered as Charlie Bucket. Ostrum didn’t want to sign a three-film contract, and decided not to pursue an acting career. Soon after Peter returned home from Munich, Germany, where the film was made, his family bought a horse, and Ostrum was impressed with the veterinarian, so he developed an interest in becoming one himself.

Peter spent time between North Hunterdon Regional High School in Annandale, New Jersey and college to groom horses and work at the Delaware Equine Center in Pennsylvania, but then went to California to test show business. However, Ostrum opted to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine instead, and in 1984 he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. At the moment, he works at the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville, New York, and specializes in working with large animals, especially horses and cows.

Ostrum has appeared on numerous TV shows as a guest, including “The Greatest” (2005), “Veterinarians On Call” (2011), and “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” (2014). He has also appeared in such documentaries as “Child Stars: Then and Now” (2003), “After They Were Famous” (2003), “Best Ever Family Films” (2005), and “The 100 Greatest Family Films” (2005), all of which contributed modestly to his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, Peter Ostrum married Loretta Lepkowski in 1987 and has two children with her. They currently reside in Lowville, New York.