Jack Wild Rank
About Jack Wild
Jack Wild was a stage, film, and television veteran; he was also a singer and dancer, who began his career in the entertainment industry at an early age after being noticed by June Collins.
As a child actor, he was a standout performer in a number of theater and cinema projects. He rose to prominence after playing the Artful Dodger in the musical drama film "Oliver!" for which he won an Academy Award nomination for “Best Supporting Actor”, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe accolades.
As a result of his success, he remained active in the industry, starring in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, of which include "Flight of the Doves," "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," and "The One in Line."
Wild was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2001 and had his larynx (voice box) and tongue surgically removed in 2004, rendering him speechless as a result of the procedure. In 2006, he succumbed to the illness.
Family
He was born to Jack Wild Senior.
He married Claire Harding from 2005 until 2006 and before then he was married to Gaynor Jones from 1976 to 1985.
He had a brother called Arthur Wild.
Alma mater
He received education at the Barbara Speake Stage School.
Trivia
He stood somewhere around 1.68 meters tall.
As a singer he is best remembered for his albums “Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
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F.A.Q. about Jack Wild
When is his birthday?
Jack Wild's birthday is on September 30, 1952.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jack's birthday is in 160 days
How old was Jack when he died?
He was 53 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 1, 2006.
How old would he be today?
Jack Wild would be 71 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jack from?
He was born in Royton, Lancashire, England, UK.