Charlie from original 'Willy Wonka' talks life lessons, on-screen and off

On Friday, Dr. Peter Ostrum told students at Salem Washington Academy about acting. He knows what he's talking about. A veterinarian today, Ostrum once played Charlie Bucket in the original 1970 film of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." He talked to students about acting, career paths, and life lessons.
On Friday, a veterinarian specializing in cows answered student questions about the world of acting, with topics like child stardom and working with Gene Wilder. And yes, he knew what he was talking about.

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