Skippy
Biography
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.
Known For
Self
Famous Movie Dogs
Asta
Another Thin Man
George (uncredited)
Bringing Up Baby
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
The Awful Truth
Habeas
I Am the Law
Mr. Atlas
Topper Takes a Trip
Asta
Shadow of the Thin Man
Asta (uncredited)
The Thin Man
Asta
After the Thin Man
Ragsy (uncredited)
Fog Over Frisco
Pom Pom
The Lottery Lover
Sookie (uncredited)
It's A Small World
Skipper
Sea Racketeers
Mr. Skip
Keep Smiling
Beano (uncredited)
The Perfect Snob
Skip
I'm Still Alive
Dog
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Skippy
The Daring Young Man
Rex
The Firebird
Skippy (uncredited)
Midnight Alibi
Dog in Butcher Shop (uncredited)
The Half-Naked Truth
Terrier at Dog Show (uncredited)
The Kennel Murder Case
Asta in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
It's Showtime
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1931-01-01
Place of Birth
Also Known As
Asta