Skippy

Skippy

  • Birthday: 1931-01-01
  • Deathday: 1951-01-01
  • Also know as: Asta

Biography

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. Due to the popularity of the role, Skippy is sometimes credited as Asta in public and in other films.

Filmography

The Thin Man

1934

As Asta (uncredited)

After the Thin Man

1936

As Asta

Another Thin Man

1939

As Asta

Bringing Up Baby

1938

As George (uncredited)

Topper Takes a Trip

1938

As Mr. Atlas

I Am the Law

1938

As Habeas

The Awful Truth

1937

As Mr. Smith

Keep Smiling

1938

As Mr. Skip

The Lottery Lover

1935

As Pom Pom

It's A Small World

1935

As Sookie (uncredited)

Fog Over Frisco

1934

As Ragsy (uncredited)

Sea Racketeers

1937

As Skipper

The Daring Young Man

1935

As Skippy

The Half-Naked Truth

1932

As Dog in Butcher Shop

I'm Still Alive

1940

As Skip

Midnight Alibi

1934

As Skippy (uncredited)

The Kennel Murder Case

1933

As Terrier at Dog Show (uncredited)

The Firebird

1934

As Rex

The Perfect Snob

1941

As Beano (uncredited)

The Big Parade of Comedy

1964

As Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage)

It's Showtime

1976

As Self (archive footage)

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