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Jack Wild (30 September 1952 – 1 March 2006) was an English actor and singer. He is best known for his role as the Artful Dodger in the film Oliver! (1968), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 16, becoming the fourth-youngest nominee in the category.
Jack Wild. Actor: Oliver!. 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...
Dad Jack Wild senior, brother Arthur, Jack and mum Vera Jack and his parents in 1972. During his time in the show and at stage school, Jack appeared in over a dozen tv dramas, and some variety shows. In 1966 he was cast as one of the leads in a 10-part Children’s Film Foundation serial, Danny the Dragon.
Jack Wild. Actor: Oliver!. 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...
Mar 2, 2006 · Actor Jack Wild, who played The Artful Dodger in 1968 film Oliver!, has died at the age of 53. Wild was nominated for an Oscar when he was just 16 for the role. He also starred in late-1960s US children's fantasy TV series HR Pufnstuf. He suffered from mouth cancer after years of heavy drinking and smoking and had his voice box and tongue ...
Mar 2, 2006 · Jack Wild, who earned an Oscar nomination as a teenager for his role as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film \"Oliver!\" died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, from cancer, his agent said Thursday. He was 53.
Mar 3, 2006 · LONDON, March 2 - Jack Wild, an actor who earned an Oscar nomination for his role as the irrepressible Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie musical "Oliver!," died on Wednesday. He was 53. His agent ...
JACK WILD (1952-2006) was an actor, singer and entertainer, best known for his iconic roles as the Artful Dodger in the musical film Oliver! and as Jimmy in the popular television series H R Pufnstuf. This website is a tribute to his life and career, compiled in association with his estate and his widow Claire. Jack’s professional acting ...
Mar 3, 2006 · Jack Wild, the actor appeared who in the movie musical “Oliver!” died March 1 in England after a battle with mouth cancer.He was 53. As a child actor, Wild appeared in a London stage ...
Mar 2, 2006 · Obituary: Jack Wild. Wild was 16 when he starred as street urchin the Artful Dodger. Jack Wild became a star in his early teens, playing the Artful Dodger in both the stage and screen version of Oliver! He had success in America, too, but was later beset by health problems. Wild's star burned bright and early.
