Ron Moody (left) as Fagin with Jack Wild as the Artful Dodger (right) in Carol Reed's 1968 musical Oliver! (Alamy) In the late 1960s there were few child stars bigger than Jack Wild. As one of the ...

I’ve written a lot about all of the amazing kids’ shows created by brothers Sid Krofft and Marty Krofft — and, whenever I mention H.R. Pufnstuf, without fail, someone will suggest that I do something ...

Jack Wild, who earned an Oscar nomination as a teenager for his role as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film “Oliver!” has died from cancer, his agent said yesterday. He was 53. Wild died Wednesday, ...

LONDON – Jack Wild, who earned an Oscar nomination as a teenager for his role as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film “Oliver!” has died of cancer, his agent said Thursday. He was 53. Wild died ...

Actor Jack Wild of Oliver! fame has died from oral cancer at the age of 53. Wild was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2000 and had to have his voice box and tongue removed three years ago. Since then he ...

Jack Wild, the English actor whose portrayal of a cheeky pickpocket named the Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie musical “Oliver!” gained him international notice and an Oscar nomination at 16, died of ...

Born September 30, 1952, in Royton, near Oldham, England, Jack Wild was discovered by talent agent June Collins, mother of rock star Phil Collins. His breakthrough came when he landed the role of ...

04:00, Tue, Sep 23, 2025 Updated: 09:43, Tue, Sep 23, 2025 When beloved musical Oliver! was released in 1968 the young cast had the world at their feet. While Mark Lester, who played the titular ...