In the vast majority of films and television series, all actors are actors and actresses playing a character, with dialogues, interactions and emotions. But there are certain occasions when dogs also have a role important in these projects, to a greater or lesser extent. Yes in Spain the most famous dog was Pancho, in the rest of the world, other animals have also become icons.
Of all breeds, sizes, colors and personalities, dogs have been around since the beginning of cinema. dog’s life (1918), Charlie Chaplin, he paved the way for man’s best friends to be protagonists as well. More than a century has passed since the premiere of this short film, and since then many animals have appeared in films and series.
“The Bridgertons”
The Netflix series about royalty was supposed to introduce all the elements befitting a monarchy into the palace, so a corgi, Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite breed (that of reality). For this reason they chose Austin, who in fiction is called Newton, a dog of this breed whose owner is the actress Simone Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma. Of course, the little dog shouldn’t have behaved very well during filming, as revealed by the cast of Weekly entertainment.
kid
One of the most famous sluts in the world of cinema and series is Lassie, a collie who has appeared in 13 films (screen sharing even with Elizabeth Taylor) and many other fictions for television. His first fiction, which was named after the dog, was broadcast for 19 years and nearly 600 episodes. The animal’s latest adventure premiered in 2020, and in the more than 70 years it’s been on screen, many dogs have “performed” it.
hachiko
This akita is starring in one of the movies that bring tears. Always by your side Hachiko (2009), tells the true story of a dog who waited for nine years in a train station for the return of his owner, when he was long dead. Three Akitas, named Layla, Forest and Chico they played Hachiko in this remake of the 1987 Japanese film.
Rex
The most famous police dog in television history is this German shepherd who helped the Vienna police solve crimes of all kinds for 18 seasons in sheriff rex (with a four-year break in between). The famous companion of the Austrian authorities has been performed by up to six dogs, although all of them are already dead.
Beethoven
Another of the great canine protagonists of the big screen. is saint bernard participated in eight films in which he lived various adventures with the Newton family. Beethoven, over the years, was played by four dogs different, although it is the one called Cujo (not the one from the 1983 horror film) who has participated more times in the saga, with four feature films.
snowy
Tintin’s faithful companion in his adventures in a Great White Terrier who accompanies the intrepid reporter in all the comics. The dog drawn by Hergé is one of the most famous animals in the history of comics, and maintains continuous conversations with its owner, who must sometimes convince not to commit madness.
scooby-doo
One of the most prolific dogs in terms of productions was Scooby Doo, a Great Dane who paranormal mysteries have been solved since 1969 throughout over 40 movies (animation and live action) and 12 television series. Along with Fred, Vilma, Daphne, and Shaggy, he drove the gang’s colorful van countless times.
Pluto
mickey mouse mascot He is one of the main Disney characters. Pluto, unlike his companions in the animated universe, has no human attributes, but is still very communicative thanks to his gestures. The scale of the business has made this bloodhound to be the most recognizable dog in the world.
queen and gulf
Disney created in 1955 The Lady and the Wanderer, an animated story in which Reina, an “upper class” cocker spaniel, and Golfo, a Schnauzer from the bottom of society, fall madly in love. The band had a redo live in 2019in which they also demonstrated that the house is the most important thing, regardless of origin.
toto
Another of the most legendary dogs on the big screen is Totó, the little terrier who belongs to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939), which can even be connected to Barbie. The little dog who accompanies his owner into the magical world was played in Victor Fleming’s film by Terry, a canine actress with remarkable experience, since he had previously worked with directors such as Cecil B. DeMille or Fritz Lang.
Marley, from ‘A Couple of Three’
This Labrador A couple of three (2008) left audiences in tears after the end of a film that managed to gross over $240 million at the box office. It took up to 22 dogs playing Marley and capturing their different behaviors, even though the one who got the most screen time was named Clyde.
nosy
This white beagle is the Charlie Brown’s Sidekick in comics drawn by Charles Schulz. In Charlie Brown and Snoopycontinuously fantasizes and has become altogether an icon, Even getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. In addition, her figure has become a very recognizable element.
‘101 Dalmatians’
Pongo, Perdita, Rolly, Lucky… and so on until 101. These Dalmatians played in the animated film in 1961, although over three decades later two live-action films have been made, with Glenn Close playing the wicked Cruella de Ville, which had its own live action in 2021, with Emma Stone at the helm.
Sam from ‘I Am Legend’
In I’m a legend (2007), adaptation of Richard Matheson’s novel, the only company Will Smith has in his fight to survive in the zombie apocalypse is his German shepherd Sam, that she was actually a woman and her name was Abby. In an interview for Go to Hollywood while promoting the film, the actor acknowledged that he wanted to adopt her but he already had a family.
Buddy of ‘Air Bud’
In the 90s, several films became famous in which animals had human qualities, although the most successful was air bud (1997), in which Buddy, a golden retriever, is a basketball star. The film was a box office success which resulted in the production of four more tapes, in addition to several spin off.
Einstein/Copernicus, excerpt from “Back to the Future”
Doc Brown’s dog who in 1985 was called Einstein and in 1955 Copernicus, was a Catalan pastor who was also one of the scientist’s best friends. The one that appears on the screen is a dog of the same breed called Tiger, who was replaced in the second and third installments due to his age.
The dogs of ‘John Wick’
The ex-hitman’s big-screen story begins with the murder of his beagle dog, which drags the character of Keanu Reeves into a spiral of revenge. At the end of the first episode, John Wick meet a pit bull to which he decides not to give a name, and which still appears in the fourth film of the saga, released this year.
paw patrol
Canadian animated series It has become one of the leading children’s content since its inception in 2013. For more than 180 episodes, German Shepherd, Dalmatian, English Bulldog, Mix, Labrador, Cocker Spaniel and Husky puppies have trained children all over the world.
Clifford
The biggest dog in all of cinema is a red lab first appeared in 1963 in some books, but it was not until 2000 when he had his own series. He had three other television programs, until in 2021 Paramount released a live action movie, which grossed over $100 million at the worldwide box office.
pewter pewter
The first canine star celluloid was a German shepherd named Rinty, who was rescued by an American soldier in France during the World War One. Back home, he trained for the world of cinema, starring in many successful films. After his death, other dogs adopted his name and appeared in various productions.
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