Skippy
Biography
Skippy works in acting. Born January 1, 1931. Died January 1, 1951. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- It's Showtime (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage)
- Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) as Asta
- The Perfect Snob (1941) as Beano (uncredited)
- I'm Still Alive (1940) as Skip
- Famous Movie Dogs (1940) as Self
- Another Thin Man (1939) as Asta
- Bringing Up Baby (1938) as George (uncredited)
- I Am the Law (1938) as Habeas
- Topper Takes a Trip (1938) as Mr. Atlas
- Keep Smiling (1938) as Mr. Skip
- The Awful Truth (1937) as Mr. Smith (uncredited)
- Sea Racketeers (1937) as Skipper
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Asta
- The Daring Young Man (1935) as Skippy
- The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as Dog
- It's A Small World (1935) as Sookie (uncredited)
- The Lottery Lover (1935) as Pom Pom
- The Thin Man (1934) as Asta (uncredited)
- Fog Over Frisco (1934) as Ragsy (uncredited)
- The Firebird (1934) as Rex
- Midnight Alibi (1934) as Skippy (uncredited)
- The Kennel Murder Case (1933) as Terrier at Dog Show (uncredited)
- The Half-Naked Truth (1932) as Dog in Butcher Shop (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Skippy best known for?
Skippy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Big Parade of Comedy (1964), Shadow of the Thin Man (1941), Another Thin Man (1939), Bringing Up Baby (1938).
When and where was Skippy born?
Skippy was born on January 1, 1931. They passed away on January 1, 1951.
How many credits does Skippy have?
Skippy has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1976.
What is Skippy's background in cinema and television?
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, Sk...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bringing Up Baby (1938) as George (uncredited) — aged about 7
- The Thin Man (1934) as Asta (uncredited) — aged about 3
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Asta — aged about 5
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage) — aged about 33
- The Awful Truth (1937) as Mr. Smith (uncredited) — aged about 6
- Another Thin Man (1939) as Asta — aged about 8
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