Jack Wild
Acting
Born September 30, 1952 · Royton, near Oldham, England, UK
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). This Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft production featured Wild as a boy marooned in…
Known For · 40 titles
The Mike Douglas Show
Theatre 625
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Z-Cars
The Onedin Line
Out of the Unknown
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Our Mutual Friend
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Oliver!
Lock, Stock...
H.R. Pufnstuf
Armchair Theatre
The Liberace Show
E! True Hollywood Story
Melody
Get It Together
Basil
The Government Inspector
The Pied Piper
The 14
Keep It Up Downstairs
The Big Screen
Alice
Flight of the Doves
Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......?
Pufnstuf
A Game, Like, Only a Game
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
Danny Gets Jet-Propelled
The Tent with Four Legs
Moussaka & Chips
Dannicaforilithermidor
Dragon Trail
Danny the Dragon
The Invisible Space Bubble
The Runaway Bubble
First Confession
In Search of Zoomite
Potter in Pursuit