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Skippy

Actor · born 1 January 1931

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.

Where to start: Bringing Up Baby (1938).

As actor 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Skippy movie?

By viewer score, Bringing Up Baby (1938) at 7.5/10.

What are Skippy’s most popular movies?

Bringing Up Baby, The Thin Man, The Awful Truth.

How many movies has Skippy made?

24 films on TMDB, 24 as actor.

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