Manis was a trained orangutan that played Clyde as Clint Eastwood's sidekick in the 1978 box office hit Every Which Way But Loose. Its 1980 sequel, Any Which Way You Can (1980), did not feature Manis, as the "child actor" had grown too much between productions. In the sequel, two orangutans, C.J. and Buddha, shared the role.
Manis has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Cannonball Run Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Every Which Way but Loose, Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz, Going Ape!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
