- In 1984 received his doctorate from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was his only film appearance. He later went on to become a veterinarian.
- Was offered a three-picture contract after Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), which he turned down.
- Resided in Munich, Germany, for more than six months while filming Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
- Has two children: Helenka Ostrum and Leif Ostrum.
- Both Denise Nickerson and Julie Dawn Cole admit that they had crushes on him during the time they made Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) together.
- As of 2003, was a veterinarian for large farm animals (cows and horses) in Glenfield, NY.
- Visits public schools in his community to talk about his experiences, what it's like to be a veterinarian, and how one's life changes with the decisions one makes.
- In 2001 he in first place among males age 40-49 at the Lake Placid Half Marathon .
- Has said that he would love to be in a Quentin Tarantino film.
- Although born in Dallas (TX), he was raised largely in the Cleveland (OH) area, where he first acted in local children's theatre productions.
- Is the youngest of four children by over a decade.
- Resided in three different cities as a child: Dallas, TX; Cleveland, OH; and Newark, NJ.
- Was #78 on VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).
- Attended North Hunterdon Regional High School in Annandale, NJ.
- Born on exactly the same date as country/western impresario (and fellow Texan) Lyle Lovett.
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