@lorenzo.byers: He still gets royalties to this day 😲⁠ ⁠ Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie in the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, never acted again after his debut role.⁠ ⁠ Instead, he became a veterinarian, inspired by the vet who cared for his family's horse.⁠ ⁠ Now retired, he still receives royalties from the film, which equates to about $8 to $9 every three months.⁠ ⁠ Ostrum has expressed no regrets about leaving Hollywood, stating:⁠ ⁠ 💬 "I made a choice that fit what I wanted, and it shaped how life unfolded for me."

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