Jack Wild Overview:

Actor, Jack Wild, was born on Sep 30, 1952 in Royton, England. Wild died at the age of 53 on Mar 1, 2006 in Tebworth, England .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Wild was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1968Best Supporting ActorOliver! (1968)The Artful DodgerNominated
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Jack Wild Quotes:

Mr. Jessop: Two other boys stole Mr. Brownlow's wallet. This child had nothing to do with it!
The Magistrate: [half-drunk] But sentence has been passed... hasn't it?


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Jack Wild Facts
The 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.

Won the "8th Annual Gold Star Award" from "16" magazine as the "Best Movie Actor" and "Most Promising TV Star" of 1969.

In the UK he was a popular draw in provincial pantomime. He played Buttons in "Cinderella" several times until age prompted a switch to an Ugly Sister. He particularly regretted that, having played a famous fictional cockney, he had never appeared in "EastEnders" (1985).

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