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.
Skippy has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Famous Movie Dogs, It's Showtime, Keep Smiling. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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