Personal Info
Jack Wild
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
Moussaka & Chips
as Durgen Fleece
Basil
as Peddler
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
as Much
Alice
as Mock Turtle
Keep It Up Downstairs
as Peregrine Cockshute
The 14
as Reg
The Big Screen
as Self
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
as Himself
The Pied Piper
as Gavin
Melody
as Ornshaw
TV Shows
Lock, Stock...
as Bill · 1 ep.
E! True Hollywood Story
1 ep.
Our Mutual Friend
as Charles 'Charley' Hexam · 5 ep.
The Government Inspector
as Osip · 1 ep.
The Onedin Line
as Peter Thompson · 1 ep.
Get It Together
1 ep.
H.R. Pufnstuf
as Jimmy · 17 ep.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
as Jacky Finch · 1 ep.
Out of the Unknown
as Danny · 1 ep.
Theatre 625
as Edmund Tudor · 1 ep.