Biography
Jack Wild was an English actor and singer. He is best known for playing the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film Oliver!, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 16.
Wild also starred in the television series H.R. Pufnstuf (1969–1970) and its 1970 film adaptation, as well as in the films Melody (1971) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). He appeared in smaller roles later in his career, including in Basil (1998).
Born on 30 September 1952 in Royton, Lancashire, England, Wild died of oral cancer on 1 March 2006 in Tebworth, Bedfordshire, England.
