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.jpg) Jack Wild
Birthday: September 30, 1952
Birth
Place: Royton, near Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Height: 5' 8"
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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 with puppets and actors in elaborate costumes as a marooned boy in an enchanted land. Other characters included Mayor Pufnstuf, a friendly dragon, and the evil Witchipoo (more than a nod to the Wicked Witches from The Wizard of Oz (1939)), who schemes to steal his magic talking flute for herself. 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 Jack 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) (mini). More recently, he returned to films in two small roles: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Basil (1998). He underwent surgery for oral cancer in July 2004, and had some vocal chords and part of his tongue removed. Unfortunately, the cancer proved untreatable and he died on 1 March 2006.
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- The Steven Patrick Morrissey song, "Little Man, What Now", which describes a child-star long faded from the spotlight, is widely believed to be about Jack Wild, although some sources claim that it is Malcolm McFee who is referred to in the song.
- Toured the United Kingdom as "Bob Cratchit" in "A Christmas Carol" and also appeared in pantomime.
- Ex-wife Gay was a backup singer for various artists, including David Essex.
- On TV from age 13, Jack's minor role in his last film _Moussaka & Chips (2005)_ reunited him with his "Oliver!" co-star Ron Moody.
- Was working on his autobiography at the time of his death of mouth cancer, which was prompted by years of heavy smoking and excessive drinking.
- Came from a working class family. His father worked in a tire factory and moved Jack and older brother Arthur from Manchester to London while Jack was still young.
- Knew singer Phil Collins as a youngster and played football with him. Collins' mother, a theatrical agent, entered both Jack and his brother Arthur into the Barbara Speake Stage School, a training facility for kid professionals.
- Brother Arthur Wild played the title role in the West End production of "Oliver!" and Jack played one of "the boys." Auditioning for the role of the Artful Dodger several times, he was always turned down for being too short. It was only after he played the character in the celebrated screen version that he was offered the role on stage.
- Nominated for an Oscar in 1968 for his "Oliver!" role, he attended the Academy Awards ceremony on April 14, 1969, and had been assured he was a front- runner in the "supporting actor" category. He initially stood up when the category was announced and he heard the name "Jack." He sat down just as quickly when the full name of the winner was announced -- Jack Albertson.
- Won the "8th Annual Gold Star Award" from "16" magazine as the "Best Movie Actor" and "Most Promising TV Star" of 1969.
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