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Lassie
ActorBorn June 4, 1940 (86 years)
Lassie is one of Hollywood’s most iconic animal actors, originating from Eric Knight’s 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home and the 1943 MGM film. The role was first played by Pal, a male Collie trained by Rudd Weatherwax, despite the character being female—male Collies were preferred for their striking appearance. Pal and his descendants continued the role in films and the legendary 1954–1973 TV series, which made Lassie a global symbol of loyalty and bravery. Generations of Pal’s offspring have kept the tradition alive, cementing Lassie’s place as one of entertainment’s most beloved stars.
Filmography
| 2012 | Project Runway All Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Hollywood Icon |
| 2006 | Lassie: Peace is Our Profession · as Lassie |
| 2003 | CBS at 75 · as Self |
| 2003 | 50 Greatest TV Animals · as Self |
| 1998 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1991 | Noel's House Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | The New Lassie (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1980 | A Tribute to Dr. Shock · as Self |
| 1978 | Taxi (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1978 | The Magic of Lassie · as Lassie |
| 1978 | CBS: On The Air- A Celebration of 50 Years (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Donny & Marie (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1972 | The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1971 | The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | V.I.P.-Schaukel (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | The Phil Donahue Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | The Jerry Lewis Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dating Game (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | The Jimmy Dean Show (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Dog |
| 1960 | Candid Camera (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | Ford Startime (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 · as Lassie |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1956 | Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (TV Series) · as Self - Collie |
| 1954 | Lassie (TV Series) · as Lassie |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1949 | |
| 1948 | Hills of Home · as Lassie |
| 1946 | Courage of Lassie · as Lassie |
| 1945 | Son of Lassie · as Lassie |