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Terry

Acting Born Nov 17, 1933 Chicago, Illinois, USA 13 credits

Biography

Terry (November 17, 1933 – September 1, 1945) was a female Cairn Terrier performer who appeared in many different movies, most famously as Toto in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939). It was her only credited role, and although she was credited as Terry, because of the role's popularity her name was officially changed to Toto in 1942. She was owned and trained by Carl Spitz and Gabrielle Quinn.

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Known for

Film

The Wizard of Oz

as Toto

Full filmography

  • The Wizard of Oz (1939) as Toto
  • The Women (1939) as Fighting Dog at Beauty Shop (uncredited)
  • Fury (1936) as Joe's Dog Rainbow (uncredited)
  • Bright Eyes (1934) as Rags (uncredited)
  • Stablemates (1938) as Pet Dog
  • The Ghost Comes Home (1940) as Dog in Pet Shop (uncredited)
  • Son of the Navy (1940) as Toto
  • Bad Little Angel (1939) as Dog, Rex (uncredited)
  • Calling Philo Vance (1940) as MacTavish (uncredited)
  • Ready for Love (1934) as Dog
  • Twin Beds (1942) as Dog
  • Barefoot Boy (1938) as Toto
  • The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (2025) as Toto (archive footage) (as Toto)