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Jack Wild was a television actor, film actor and singer. Born on September 30, 1952, Jack Wild was from Royton, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on March 1, 2006, at the age of 53.
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.
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- 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
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / singer / actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Wild born?
Born September 30, 1952.
When did Jack Wild die?
Died March 1, 2006, aged 53.
Where was Jack Wild from?
Jack Wild was from Royton, United Kingdom.
What did Jack Wild do?
Jack Wild worked as television actor, film actor, singer, actor.
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