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Skippy

Bio: Skippy (also known as Asta, born 1931 or 1932; retired 1941) was a Wire Fox Terrier dog actor who appeared in dozens of movies during the 1930s. Skippy is best known for the role of the pet dog "Asta" in the 1934 detective comedy The Thin Man, starring William Powell and Myrna Loy
Born: Thu, Jan 01 1931
Death: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Skippy is 20 years old
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Poster of It's Showtime
It's Showtime
Skippy would have been no older than 20 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Skippy would have been no older than 20 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of The Perfect Snob
The Perfect Snob
Skippy was 10 in The Perfect Snob as 'Beano (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1941
Poster of Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man
Skippy was 10 in Shadow of the Thin Man as 'Asta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of I'm Still Alive
I'm Still Alive
Skippy was 9 in I'm Still Alive as 'Skip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1940
Poster of Famous Movie Dogs
Famous Movie Dogs
Skippy was 9 in Famous Movie Dogs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1940
Poster of Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man
Skippy was 8 in Another Thin Man as 'Asta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip
Skippy was 7 in Topper Takes a Trip as 'Mr. Atlas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of I Am the Law
I Am the Law
Skippy was 7 in I Am the Law as 'Habeas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1938
Poster of Bringing Up Baby
Bringing Up Baby
Skippy was 7 in Bringing Up Baby as 'George (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1938
Poster of Keep Smiling
Keep Smiling
Skippy was 7 in Keep Smiling as 'Mr. Skip'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1938
Poster of The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth
Skippy was 6 in The Awful Truth as 'Mr. Smith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1937
Poster of Sea Racketeers
Sea Racketeers
Skippy was 6 in Sea Racketeers as 'Skipper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937
Poster of After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man
Skippy was 5 in After the Thin Man as 'Asta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Skippy was 4 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Dog'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1935
Poster of The Daring Young Man
The Daring Young Man
Skippy was 4 in The Daring Young Man as 'Skippy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1935
Poster of It's A Small World
It's A Small World
Skippy was 4 in It's A Small World as 'Sookie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1935
Poster of The Lottery Lover
The Lottery Lover
Skippy was 4 in The Lottery Lover as 'Pom Pom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1935
Poster of The Firebird
The Firebird
Skippy was 3 in The Firebird as 'Rex'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1934
Poster of Midnight Alibi
Midnight Alibi
Skippy was 3 in Midnight Alibi as 'Skippy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1934
Poster of Fog Over Frisco
Fog Over Frisco
Skippy was 3 in Fog Over Frisco as 'Ragsy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1934
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Skippy was 3 in The Thin Man as 'Asta (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1934
Poster of The Kennel Murder Case
The Kennel Murder Case
Skippy was 2 in The Kennel Murder Case as 'Terrier at Dog Show (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth
Skippy was 1 in The Half-Naked Truth as 'Dog in Butcher Shop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1932

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