Some actors we watch grow up after they achieved fame at an early age, whether it was Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz or Macaulay Culkin in the Home Alone franchise, but some decide the world of showbusiness isn't for them.

Whether it's out of fear of typecasting or a lack of interest in the industry, many child stars opt to live a life away from Hollywood.

Join us as we look at the stars who decided against following an acting career, despite appearing in major blockbusters…

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Peter's role as Charlie Bucket was his sole movie appearance

Peter Ostrum

Peter made his one and only film appearance in 1971's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory . Peter was just 12 when he starred as Charlie Bucket in the Oscar-nominated film. Although he was offered a th

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