Skippy
Acting
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.
Born: January 1, 1931
Filmography (12)
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941
Actor: Asta
Another Thin Man
1939
Actor: Asta
Topper Takes a Trip
1938
Actor: Mr. Atlas
I Am the Law
1938
Actor: Habeas
Bringing Up Baby
1938
Actor: George (uncredited…
The Awful Truth
1937
Actor: Mr. Smith (uncredi…
After the Thin Man
1936
Actor: Asta
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935
Actor: Dog
Fog Over Frisco
1934
Actor: Ragsy (uncredited…
The Thin Man
1934
Actor: Asta (uncredited)
The Kennel Murder Case
1933
Actor: Terrier at Dog Sho…
The Half-Naked Truth
1932
Actor: Dog in Butcher Sho…