Peter Gardner Ostrum is an American veterinarian and former child actor, whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 motion picture Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Ostrum was 12 years old when selected by talent agents for Willy Wonka.
Is Peter Ostrum still a vet?
Peter Ostrum graduated from Cornell University with his veterinary degree in 1984. After completing an internship with the ambulatory department at the University of Florida Veterinary School, Dr. Ostrum joined the staff at Countryside Veterinary Clinic of Lowville, NY. Currently, as a senior partner at the clinic, Dr.
Dr. Ostrum has recently been featured on “Vets on Call”, a reality series sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. This series provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of a rural dairy veterinarian. By drawing attention to rural food animal practitioners, the intent of the series is to highlight the natural bond between veterinarians and their dairy clients.
As our nation’s population becomes less involved with modern agricultural practices, it is hoped that the “YouTube” videos will help educate consumers and draw potential students toward food animal practice as a viable career choice.