Jack Wild

Jack Wild

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 an enchanted land with puppets and actors in elaborate costumes. 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, Wild 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). He returned to films in two small roles: the miller's son in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and a peddler in Basil (1998). Wild underwent surgery for oral cancer in July 2004, and had some vocal cords and part of his tongue removed. Unfortunately, the cancer proved untreatable and he died on 1 March 2006.

  • Npe: Jack Wild
  • Cov Nrov: 3.877
  • Paub Txog: Acting
  • Hnub yug: 1952-09-30
  • Qhov chaw yug: Royton, near Oldham, England, UK
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Jack Wild Movies

  • 1966
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    A Game, Like, Only a Game

    A Game, Like, Only a Game

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1968
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    Oliver!

    Oliver!

    6.983 1968 HD

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  • 1971
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    Melody

    Melody

    7.2 1971 HD

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  • 1971
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    Flight of the Doves

    Flight of the Doves

    5.8 1971 HD

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  • 2005
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    Moussaka & Chips

    Moussaka & Chips

    1 2005 HD

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  • 1973
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    The Big Screen

    The Big Screen

    1 1973 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Pied Piper

    The Pied Piper

    5.9 1972 HD

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  • 1976
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    Keep It Up Downstairs

    Keep It Up Downstairs

    3.3 1976 HD

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  • 1973
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    The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl

    The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl

    1 1973 HD

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  • 1982
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    Alicja

    Alicja

    4 1982 HD

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  • 1973
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    The 14

    The 14

    5.7 1973 HD

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  • 1970
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    Pufnstuf

    Pufnstuf

    6.1 1970 HD

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  • 1965
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    Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......?

    Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......?

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1966
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    Danny the Dragon

    Danny the Dragon

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Stranger from Dragonara

    Stranger from Dragonara

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Dannicaforilithermidor

    Dannicaforilithermidor

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Danny Gets Jet-Propelled

    Danny Gets Jet-Propelled

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Runaway Bubble

    The Runaway Bubble

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Dragon Trail

    Dragon Trail

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Tent with Four Legs

    The Tent with Four Legs

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    The Invisible Space Bubble

    The Invisible Space Bubble

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Dragon Hunt

    Dragon Hunt

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    Potter in Pursuit

    Potter in Pursuit

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1966
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    In Search of Zoomite

    In Search of Zoomite

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1991
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    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

    6.856 1991 HD

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  • 1998
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    Basil

    Basil

    5.4 1998 HD

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  • 1962
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    Z-Cars

    Z-Cars

    7 1962 HD

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  • 1996
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    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.1 1996 HD

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  • 2000
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    Lock, Stock...

    Lock, Stock...

    5.7 2000 HD

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  • 1969
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    H.R. Pufnstuf

    H.R. Pufnstuf

    7.158 1969 HD

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  • 1970
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    Get It Together

    Get It Together

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1952
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    The Liberace Show

    The Liberace Show

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.8 1961 HD

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  • 1976
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    Our Mutual Friend

    Our Mutual Friend

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Onedin Line

    The Onedin Line

    6.8 1971 HD

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