Jack Wild

Personal Info

Birthday

September 30, 1952

Day of Death

2006-03-01

(53 years old)

Place of Birth

Royton, near Oldham, England, UK

Jack Wild

Biography

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).

Known For

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Theatre 625

The Onedin Line

Oliver!

Basil

Melody

Dannicaforilithermidor

The Tent with Four Legs

Filmography

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