Following is a list of animal actors. Those listed should have either a substantial number of performances or, in rare cases, a high-profile role. , c. 1907–? , * '' The Kid Brother'' (1927) (uncredited) * '' The Cameraman'' (1928) (uncredited) * '' The Circus'' (1928) (uncredited) * ''

Arabian Nights ''One Thousand and One Nights'' ( ar, أَلْفُ لَيْلَةٍ وَلَيْلَةٌ, italic=yes, ) is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in English as the ''Arabian ...

'' (1942) (uncredited) * '' Calcutta'' (1947) (uncredited) , , - ,

Kokomo Jr. Kokomo Jr. was the name given to at least two male common chimpanzees used as animal actors, one born c. 1955 and one born c. 1967. Kokomo Jr. replaced J. Fred Muggs as the animal mascot of the ''Today Show'' in 1957, and was known for his ability t ...

, Chimpanzee , , * Himself on '' The Today Show'' (1957–1983) , There were at least two chimpanzees, who performed on alternate days to avoid overwork. , - , Mike , Dog (Border Collie) , , * Matisse in '' Down and Out in Beverly Hills'' (1986) * Unnamed dog in '' Kidsongs'' (1986) * Capone/Astro in ''

Spot Marks the X ''Spot Marks the X'' is a 1986 Disney Channel Original Movie that starred Mike the Dog (from '' Down and Out in Beverly Hills'') as Capone/Astro, Barret Oliver (from ''The Neverending Story'', '' Frankenweenie'', '' D.A.R.Y.L'', and '' Cocoon'') a ...

'' (1986) , , - , Moonie , Dog (Chihuahua) , 1998–2016 , * Bruiser Woods in: ** '' Legally Blonde'' (2001) ** '' Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde'' (2003) , , - , Moose , Dog ( Jack Russell Terrier) , 1990–2006 , * Eddie in '' Frasier'' (1993–2004, 164 episodes) , , - , Morris the Cat , Cat ( tabby cat) , Died 1978 , * 58 commercials for

9Lives 9Lives is the name of a brand of cat food, owned by J.M. Smucker (after it acquired Big Heart Pet Brands, a former division of Del Monte in 2015) and introduced to the market by tuna processor StarKist Foods in 1959. It is best known for its ...

(1969–1978) , Won two PATSY Awards for his performances, in 1972 and 1973. , - , Orangey , Cat (tabby cat) , c. 1950–1967 , * Rhubarb in ''

Rhubarb Rhubarb is the fleshy, edible stalks ( petioles) of species and hybrids (culinary rhubarb) of ''Rheum'' in the family Polygonaceae, which are cooked and used for food. The whole plant – a herbaceous perennial growing from short, thick rhizo ...

'' (1951) (uncredited) * Minerva in '' Our Miss Brooks'' (1952–1958, four episodes) * Neutron in '' This Island Earth'' (1955) * Butch in '' The Incredible Shrinking Man'' (1957) * Cat in '' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' (1961) * Cleopatra in '' The Comedy of Terrors'' (1964) * The giant cat in '' Village of the Giants'' (1965) , Two-time PATSY Award winner, for ''Rhubarb'' and ''Breakfast at Tiffany's''. , - , Pal , Dog ( Rough Collie) , 1940–1958 , * Lassie in ** '' Lassie Come Home'' (1943) ** '' Hills of Home'' (1948) ** ''

The Sun Comes Up ''The Sun Comes Up'' is a 1949 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Technicolor picture with Lassie. Jeanette MacDonald had been off the screen for five years until her return in ''Three Daring Daughters'' (1948), but ''The Sun Comes Up'' was to be her last. In ...

'' (1949) ** '' Challenge to Lassie'' (1950) * Laddie in '' Son of Lassie'' (1945) * Bill in ''

Courage of Lassie ''Courage of Lassie'' is a 1946 Technicolor MGM feature film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, and dog actor Pal in a story about a collie named Bill and his young companion, Kathie Merrick. When Bill is separated from Kathie following a v ...

'' (1946) * Shep in '' The Painted Hills'' (1951) , , - ,

Pankun Pan-kun (パン君, born October 1, 2001) is a young chimpanzee in Japan often featured on the NTV television show ''Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen'' (''天才！志村動物園'', lit. ''Genius! Shimura Zoo'') and the TBS program ''Dōbutsu Kisō Ten ...

, Chimpanzee , Born 2001 , * Japanese television shows ** ''Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen'' (天才！志村動物園, lit. Genius! Shimura Zoo) ** ''Dōbutsu Kisō Tengai!'' (どうぶつ奇想天外!, lit. Unbelievable Animals!) , Retired after attacking and severely injuring a zoo staff trainee. , - ,

Rancho Rancho or Ranchos may refer to: Settlements and communities *Rancho, Aruba, former fishing village and neighbourhood of Oranjestad *Ranchos of California, 19th century land grants in Alta California **List of California Ranchos *Ranchos, Buenos Ai ...

, Monkey , , * Rancho in ''

Raja Aur Rancho ''Raja Aur Rancho'' is a detective series which aired in India on DD Metro in 1997–1998. The show is about a detective named Raja (Ved Thapar) and his pet monkey Rancho. Every week, this duo solve a new crime. Famous TV Actor Mohan Bhandari p ...

'' (1997–1998, 178? episodes) * ''

Katilon Ke Kaatil ''Katilon Ke Kaatil'' () is a 1981 Indian Bollywood action thriller film, produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. This film stars Dharmendra (who previously appeared in Hingorani's ''Kahani Kismat Ki''), Rishi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim ...

'' (1981) * ''

Mera Shikar ''Mera Shikaar'' is a 1988 Indian Hindi action film directed by Keshu Ramsay. The film stars Dimple Kapadia, Kabir Bedi in lead roles. Dialogues of this movie became a hit and therefore audio cassettes of dialogue were released. It was written b ...

'' (1988) * ''

Zahreelay ''Zahreelay'' is a 1990 Hindi-language action film, produced and directed by Jyotin Goel under the Goel Screen Crafts banner. It stars Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Chunky Pandey, Juhi Chawla in the pivotal roles and music composed by Anand–Milind. ...

'' (1990) * ''

Ahankaar ''Ahankaar'' is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Ashim Samanta, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Mamta Kulkarni, Mohnish Bahl, Prem Chopra and Gulshan Grover Plot The plot of the movie centers around Prabhat (Mithun Chakraborty). Pr ...

'' (1995) , , - , Rin Tin Tin , Dog ( German Shepherd) , 1918–1932 , * The Wolf-dog in ''

Where the North Begins ''Where the North Begins'' is a 1923 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. This was the third film for up-and-coming canine actor Rin Tin Tin. The film survives today and lapsed into the public domain on January 1 ...

'' (1923) * Rinty in: ** ''

The Lighthouse by the Sea ''The Lighthouse by the Sea'' is a 1924 American silent adventure film produced by and distributed by Warner Bros. The film's star is canine sensation Rin Tin Tin, the most famous animal actor of the 1920s. The film was directed by Malcolm St ...

'' (1924) ** ''

While London Sleeps ''While London Sleeps'' is a 1926 Warner Bros. film about a police-dog, Rinty, who helps Scotland Yard defeat a dangerous criminal organisation known as the Mediterranean Brotherhood that operates out of the Limehouse district of London. Walte ...

'' (1926) ** ''

The Lone Defender ''The Lone Defender'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code Mascot serial film starring Rin Tin Tin. It was Mascot's first all-sound serial (the second to have any sound at all, after the partial sound in '' The King of the Kongo''). It was Rin Tin Tin' ...

'' (1930) ** '' On the Border'' (1930) ** '' The Man Hunter'' (1930) ** ''

The Lightning Warrior ''The Lightning Warrior'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code Mascot movie serial starring Rin Tin Tin in his last role. It is regarded as one of the better Mascot serials. A number of the production's outdoor action sequences were filmed on the rocky ...

'' (1931) * Lobo in ''

The Clash of the Wolves ''The Clash of the Wolves'' is a 1925 American silent Western film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Directed by Noel M. Smith, the film stars canine actor Rin Tin Tin, Charles Farrell and June Marlowe. It was filmed on location in Cha ...

'' (1925) * Satan in '' Tracked by the Police'' (1927) * Scotty in '' Tiger Rose'' (1929) , , - , Shep , Dog ( Collie) , Died 1914 , * Shep in: ** ''

A Dog's Love ''A Dog's Love'' is a 1914 American short silent fantasy drama film with subtitles, directed by Jack Harvey on his directorial debut. It stars Shep the Dog, Helen Badgley, and Arthur Bauer. The film is about a dog who loses his best friend, ...

'' (1914) ** ''

Shep's Race with Death ''Shep's Race with Death'' is a 1914 American short silent drama film, directed by Jack Harvey for the Thanhouser Company. It stars Shep the Dog, Mrs. Whitcove, and J.S. Murray. The film about a "collie dog howins a race with death, saves ...

'' (1914) ** ''

The Barrier of Flames ''The Barrier of Flames'' is a 1914 American short silent drama film directed by Jack Harvey. It stars Shep the Dog, Helen Badgley, and Morgan Jones. The film is about a child saved from a fire by her devoted collie. Plot The mayor refuses to ...

'' (1914) ** ''

Shep the Sentinel ''Shep the Sentinel'' is a 1915 American short silent drama film, directed by Jack Harvey for the Thanhouser Company. It stars Shep the Dog, Reenie Farrington, and Nolan Gane. References External links''Shep the Sentinel''at the Internet Mo ...

'' (1915) , , - ,

Skippy Skippy may refer to: People * Skippy (nickname), a list of people Arts and entertainments * ''Skippy'' (comic strip), an American strip published from 1923 to 1945. ** ''Skippy'' (film), based on the comics strip, released in 1931 and sta ...

, Dog ( Wire Fox Terrier) , 1931–1951 , * Asta in all six of the Thin Man films: ** '' The Thin Man'' (1934) ** '' After the Thin Man'' (1936) ** '' Another Thin Man'' (1939) ** '' Shadow of the Thin Man'' (1941) ** ''

The Thin Man Goes Home ''The Thin Man Goes Home'' is a 1945 comedy-mystery film directed by Richard Thorpe. It is the fifth of the six '' Thin Man'' films starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Dashiell Hammett's dapper ex-private detective Nick Charles and his wif ...

'' (1945) ** '' Song of the Thin Man'' (1947) * Mr. Smith in '' The Awful Truth'' (1937) * George in ''

Bringing Up Baby ''Bringing Up Baby'' is a 1938 American screwball comedy film directed by Howard Hawks, and starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. It was released by RKO Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures. The film tells the story of a paleontologist in a numb ...

'' (1938) * Mr. Atlas in ''

Topper Takes a Trip ''Topper Takes a Trip'' is a 1938Some sources, such as Turner Classic Movies, say 1939. According to the Internet Movie Database, the film was released in New York City on 29 December 1938, and in the United States in January 1939. The exact year ...

'' (1938) , , - ,

Soccer Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is ...

, Dog ( Jack Russell Terrier) , 1998–2001 , * Wishbone in: ** ''

Wishbone Wishbone commonly refers to: * Furcula, a fork-shaped bone in birds and some dinosaurs Wishbone may also refer to: * Wish-Bone, an American salad dressing and condiment company * Wishbone formation, a type of offense in American football * Wish ...

'' (1995–1997, 50 episodes) ** '' Wishbone's Dog Days of the West'' (1998) , , - , Spike , Dog (Mastador - Labrador Retriever/ Mastiff crossbreed) , 1952–1962 , * King in ''

The She-Creature ''The She-Creature'', or ''The She Creature'', is a 1956 American black-and-white science fiction horror film, released by American International Pictures from a script by Lou Rusoff (brother-in-law of AIP executive Samuel Z. Arkoff). It was pr ...

'' (1956) * Old Yeller in '' Old Yeller'' (1957) * Patrasche in ''

A Dog of Flanders ''A Dog of Flanders'' is an 1872 novel by English author Marie Louise de la Ramée published with her pseudonym "Ouida". It is about a Flemish boy named Nello and his dog, Patrasche, and is set in Antwerp. In Japan, Korea, Russia, Ukraine and ...

'' (1959) * Brown in '' The Westerner'' (1960, TV series) * Pete in '' The Silent Call'' (1961) , Won the PATSY Award for ''Old Yeller'' , - , Strongheart , Dog (German Shepherd) , 1917–1929 , * Flash in '' The Silent Call'' (1921) * Brawn in ''

Brawn of the North ''Brawn of the North'' is a lost 1922 American silent Northwoods film. It was produced by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfin with release through Associated First National Pictures. The film stars Irene Rich and a new canine find by Trimble named ...

'' (1922) * Strongheart in '' The Love Master'' (1924) * White Fang in '' White Fang'' (1925) * North Star in '' North Star'' (1925) * Strongheart '' The Return of Boston Blackie'' (1927) , , - , Terry , Dog ( Cairn Terrier) , 1933–1945 , * ''

Ready for Love Ready may refer to: Film and television * ''Ready'', a 2002 British short starring Imelda Staunton * ''Ready'' (2008 film), a Telugu film * ''Ready'' (2011 film), a Hindi remake of the Telugu film * "Ready" (''New Girl''), a television episo ...

'' (1934) (uncredited) * Rags in '' Bright Eyes'' (uncredited) * Rainbow in '' Fury'' (uncredited) * Toto in ''

Barefoot Boy ''Barefoot Boy'' is Larry Coryell's only studio album for the Flying Dutchman label, a company created by Impulse! Records founder Bob Thiele. The album was produced by Thiele with assistance from Lillian Seyfert and engineered by Eddie Kramer. ...

'' (1938) * Pet Dog in '' Stablemates'' (1938) (uncredited) *

Toto Toto may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters Pets * Toto (Oz), Toto (''Oz''), a dog in the novel and film ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' * Toto, in Japanese ''The Cat Returns#Plot, The Cat Returns'' Characters of agency * a ...

in ''

The Wizard of Oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' or ''The Wizard of Oz'' most commonly refers to: *'' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', a 1900 American novel by L. Frank Baum often reprinted as ''The Wizard of Oz'' ** Wizard of Oz (character), from the Baum novel serie ...

'' (1939) , , - ,

Trigger Trigger may refer to: Notable animals and people ;Mononym * Trigger (horse), owned by cowboy star Roy Rogers ;Nickname * Trigger Alpert (1916–2013), American jazz bassist * "Trigger Mike" Coppola (1900–1966), American gangster ;Surname * Bru ...

, Horse (

Palomino Palomino is a genetic color in horses, consisting of a gold coat and white mane and tail; the degree of whiteness can vary from bright white to yellow. Genetically, the palomino color is created by a single allele of a dilution gene called t ...

) , 1934–1965 , * Maid Marian's horse in '' The Adventures of Robin Hood'' (1938) (uncredited) * Roy Roger's horse in '' Man from Cheyenne'' (1942) (uncredited) * Trigger or Trigger The Smartest Horse in the Movies in: ** ''

San Fernando Valley The San Fernando Valley, known locally as the Valley, is an urbanized valley in Los Angeles County, California. Located to the north of the Los Angeles Basin, it contains a large portion of the City of Los Angeles, as well as unincorporated ar ...

'' (1944) ** ''

Lake Placid Serenade ''Lake Placid Serenade'' is a 1944 American musical romance film directed by Steve Sekely and starring Vera Ralston, Eugene Pallette and Barbara Jo Allen.Martin p.103 Following the German invasion of Czechoslovakia a Czech ice-skating champion goe ...

'' (1944) ** '' Don't Fence Me In'' (1945) ** '' Along the Navajo Trail'' (1945) ** ''

My Pal Trigger ''My Pal Trigger'' is a 1946 American Western musical film directed by Frank McDonald. The screenplay by Jack Townley and John K. Butler was based upon a story by Paul Gangelin. The film stars Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, George “Gabby” Hayes, ...

'' (1946) ** ''

Roll on Texas Moon '' Roll on Texas Moon '' is a 1946 American Western film directed by William Witney and starring Roy Rogers. Cast * Roy Rogers as Himself * Trigger as Roy's Horse (The Smartest Horse in the Movies) * George 'Gabby' Hayes as Gabby Whittaker * D ...

'' (1946) ** '' Under Nevada Skies'' (1946) ** '' The Gay Ranchero'' (1948) ** '' Under California Stars'' (1948) ** '' Melody Time'' (1948) ** '' The Golden Stallion'' (1949) ** ''

Son of Paleface ''Son of Paleface'' is a 1952 American Comedy Western film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Bob Hope, Jane Russell, and Roy Rogers. The film is a sequel to '' The Paleface'' (1948). Written by Tashlin, Joseph Quillan, and Robert L. Welch, ...

'' (1952) ** '' The Roy Rogers Show'' (1951–1957, 101 episodes) , Famous as Roy Rogers' horse; see also Buttermilk, the horse of Rogers' wife Dale Evans. Won a PATSY Award for ''Son of Paleface''.

Dogs

* London ( Shiloh Shepherd/ Tamaskan) ** The lead in '' The Littlest Hobo'' (1963–1965) * Kyte (

Belgian Tervuren The Belgian Shepherd (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Malinois, or the Chien de Berger Belge) is a Dog breed, breed of medium-sized herding dog from Belgium. While predominantly considered a single breed, it is bred in four disti ...

, b. 1997) ** "Kaiser" in '' A Touch of Frost'' (1999) ** ''

102 Dalmatians ''102 Dalmatians'' is a 2000 American crime comedy film directed by Kevin Lima and produced by Edward S. Feldman and Walt Disney Pictures. The sequel to the 1996 film '' 101 Dalmatians'', a live-action remake of the 1961 Disney animated film of ...

'' (2000) ** "Wolf of Rome" in ''

Gladiator A gladiator ( la, gladiator, "swordsman", from , "sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gla ...

'' (2000) ** "

Wellard Wellard is a Belgian Tervuren dog from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. His character first appeared in the series on 18 October 1994, and became ''EastEnders'' longest-serving pet, before being killed off on 15 August 2008. Although the char ...

" in ''

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'' (1997-2008) ** Himself on '' This Morning'' (2008) * Mushu the Dog ** "

Frank the Pug Frank the Pug is a fictional character from the ''Men in Black'' franchise, first seen in the 1997 film. He has also appeared in the 2002 sequel, 2019 spin-off, the animated series and the video game '' MIB: Alien Crisis''. Within the films, Fr ...

" in '' Men in Black'' (1997) ** "Frank the Pug" in '' Men in Black II'' (2002) *

Cook Cook or The Cook may refer to: Food preparation * Cooking, the preparation of food * Cook (domestic worker), a household staff member who prepares food * Cook (professional), an individual who prepares food for consumption in the food industry * ...

( Jack Russell Terrier) ** "Pancho" in ''Pancho, el perro millonario'' (2014) ** "Valentín" in '' Aquí no hay quien viva'' (2003-2006) ** "Camilo" in ''

La que se avecina ''La que se avecina'', is a Spanish television situation comedy created by Alberto Caballero, Laura Caballero and Daniel Deorador. The show is set in Mirador de Montepinar, a condominium located in the suburbs of Madrid. The show is an indirec ...

'' (2007-2008) * Hugo (a Neapolitan Mastiff dog) ** "Fang" in '' Philosopher's Stone'' (2001) ** "Fang" in ''

Chamber of Secrets Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry () is a fictional Scottish boarding school of magic for students aged eleven to eighteen, and is the primary setting for the first six books in J. K. Rowling's '' Harry Potter'' series and serves as a m ...

'' (2002) ** "Fang" in ''

Prisoner of Azkaban ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling and is the third in the ''Harry Potter'' series. The book follows Harry Potter, a young wizard, in his third year at Hogwarts School of W ...

'' (2004) ** Himself on the British television show '' This Morning'' (2003) Bully, Bella and Vito also appeared in the first two movies. Luigi plays Fang in ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'', and '' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'' (2009). Monkey plays it in ''

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling and the fifth novel in the ''Harry Potter'' series. It follows Harry Potter's struggles through his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witc ...

'', and Uno in '' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'' (2009). *

Kuma von Clifford Kuma von Clifford (December 15, 2001 – November 21, 2018) was an American dog actor. With a career spanning from 2005 to 2017, the dog appeared in several films and starred as the original title character in the Disney Channel television series ...

( mutt) ** "Stan" in '' Dog with a Blog'' (2012, replaced by Mick after five episodes) ** "Grandma" in '' Mutt & Stuff'' (2015–2017) * Sayuri, an

American Pit Bull Terrier The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), but not the American Kennel Club (AKC). It is a medium-sized, short-haired dog, of a solid build, ...

** Cliff Booth's dog in ''

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ''Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'' is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is a ...

'' (2019). He received the

Palm Dog Award The Palm Dog Award is a yearly alternative award presented by the international film critics during the Cannes Film Festival. Begun in 2001 by Toby Rose, it is awarded to the best performance by a canine (live or animated) or group of canines dur ...

at the Cannes Film Festival.

Dolphins

* Winter ** Herself in '' Dolphin Tale'' (2011) ** Herself in '' Dolphin Tale 2'' (2014) *

Hope Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: "expect with confidence" and "to cherish ...

** Herself in '' Dolphin Tale 2'' (2014) * Keiko in the Free Willy film series (1993–97)

Horses

* Hightower (1982-2008) (

Quarter Horse The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less; some have been clocked at s ...

) ** "Ginger" in '' Black Beauty'' (1994) ** "Pilgrim" in '' The Horse Whisperer'' (1998) ** "Horse" in '' Runaway Bride'' (1999)

Other

* Gizmo, a snowy owl, played Hedwig in ''Harry Potter'' series (2001–2011). Hedwig was also played by Ook and Sprout.

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