Jack Wild
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. He also received BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for the role.
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Wild as the Artful Dodger in Oliver! (1968) | |
| Born | 30 September 1952 Royton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 1 March 2006 (aged 53) Tebworth, Bedfordshire, England |
| Resting place | Toddington Parish Cemetery |
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| Years active | 1964–2006 |
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Wild also starred in the television series H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) and its film adaptation Pufnstuf (1970), as well as in the films Melody (1971) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991).
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