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 …

Jack Wild. Actor: Oliver!. 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 …

Mar 2, 2006 · Actor Jack Wild, who played The Artful Dodger in 1968 film Oliver!, has died at the age of 53. Wild was nominated for an Oscar when he was just 16 for the role.

May 19, 2023 · Introduction He was a magical part of the stage, film, and television community in the 1960s and 1970s. But actor Jack Wild, who found money and success as the Artful Dodger in the big …

Aug 3, 2025 · At only 21 years old, the actor from Oliver! was battling alcoholism, a struggle that persisted throughout his life. His addiction led to multiple cardiac arrests, a diabetes diagnosis, and …

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 …

Jack Wild, actor, singer, Oliver! UK - biography. Jack was born in Royton, Manchester on September 30th 1952. In 1963 his family (father Jack, mother Vera, and elder brother Arthur) moved to London. …

Mar 1, 2006 · Jack Wild was a compact dark-haired English juvenile lead of the late 1960s and early 70s. An enthusiastic singer and hoofer, Wild gained international notice as The Artful Dodger opposite...

Jun 9, 2023 · Jack Wild, who charmed nations with his voice, was left unable to speak, eat, or drink, and had to be fed through a tube in his stomach. That was how Jack spent the last years of his life before …

Oct 6, 2024 · Jack Wild (30 September 1952 – 1 March 2006) was an English actor and singer, known for his teenage performances as the Artful Dodger in Oliver! (film) (1968) and as Jimmy in the NBC …