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Skippy
Acting
Born: January 1, 1931
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.
Known For
Bringing Up Baby
as George (uncredited)
The Awful Truth
as Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Shadow of the Thin Man
as Asta
After the Thin Man
as Asta
The Thin Man
as Asta (uncredited)
The Kennel Murder Case
as Terrier at Dog Show (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
as Asta
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage)
The Daring Young Man
as Skippy
Topper Takes a Trip
as Mr. Atlas
