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My Take
Jack Wild always leaves me with a bittersweet ache. At just sixteen he played the Artful Dodger in Oliver! and earned an Academy Award nomination, a feat that still ranks him among the youngest nominees ever. That kind of early brilliance is a gift and a burden, and his life after such a dazzling start was not an easy one. He died in 2006, but that mischievous grin lives on every time the film plays. To me he embodies the fragile magic of child stardom: a small frame holding an enormous, unforgettable talent that no setback could ever erase.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Wild
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ワイルド
- Reading
- じゃっく・わいるど
- Born
- September 30, 1952 – March 1, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Royton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / singer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Wild born?
September 30, 1952 – March 1, 2006.
Where is Jack Wild from?
Jack Wild is from Royton, United Kingdom.
What does Jack Wild do?
Jack Wild works as television actor, film actor, singer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.