Names that are Not People

1. Robby the Robot

Actor | Forbidden Planet

Robby was the brainchild of, and designed by industrial designer, Japanese-American engineer Robert Kinoshita. It was built in mid-1955 by the MGM prop department, at a reported cost of $125,000, to 'star' in the epic science fiction classic Forbidden Planet (1956) and its B-movie followup The ...

2. Wilson the Volleyball

Actor | The Peter Austin Noto Show

Wilson the Volleyball is one of Hollywood's most loved volleyballs. His glittering career started when he became the only companion of Tom Hanks' Chuck Noland in Cast Away (2000). Many say this is Wilson's best performance and he couldn't have given a better effort. He has made notable guest ...

3. Otto

Actor | Airplane!

Otto is one of the most iconic movie objects of all time, not only recognized by audiences around the world for his only film performance in the massive hit Airplane! (1980), but he also has a profile page on IMDb along with other film cultural icons like Volleyball, Wilson the and Robby the Robot....

4. Thing

Actor | The Addams Family

Thing is known for The Addams Family (1964) and Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977).

5. Herbie

Actor | Staring at Festive Herbie for 90 Minutes

Herbie the Love Bug is a beloved 1963 Volkswagen Beetle appearing in several Disney & non-Disney projects, both as itself & as several minor roles.

Herbie received his first on-screen credit in the 1969 hit 'The Love Bug'. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, 'The Love Bug' featured Herbie ...

6. Christine Movie Car

Bill Gibson's Christine Movie Car is the most expansive, immersive Christine experience traveling today, now with over a decade of thrilling fans under her wheels. Gibson took his passion for the 1983 Stephen King novel and film, and poured it into a loving restoration that stands as a ...

7. Goodyear

Actor | Rubber

Goodyear is known for Rubber (2010).

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9. Trigger

Actor | Hollywood Canteen

Trigger, Roy Rogers' beautiful Golden Palomino stallion, and co-star with Roy in many of his movies and Roy's TV show, was often billed as "the smartest horse in the movies".

The two of them appeared in dozens of westerns in the 1930s and 40s, always chasing and thwarting the bad guys, and working ...

10. Bullet

Actor | The Roy Rogers Show

Bullet is known for The Roy Rogers Show (1951).

11. Buttermilk

Actor | The Roy Rogers Show

Buttermilk was a light buckskin quarter horse, he is know for The Roy Rogers Show and a few Roy Rogers Movies including South of Caliente and Spoilers of the plains. He was owned and ridden by renowned actress Dale Evens. He had also been used for other riders such as Penny Edwards in Roy Rogers ...

12. Nellybelle

13. Seabiscuit

Self | Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit was born on May 23, 1933 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. He died on May 17, 1947 in Willits, California, USA.

14. Champion

Actor | Last of the Pony Riders

Champion is known for Last of the Pony Riders (1953), Guns and Guitars (1936) and Pack Train (1953).

15. Mister Ed

Self | Mister Ed

Mister Ed was born in El Monte, California, and his real name was Bamboo Harvester. He was a palomino show horse that had his own show. On the Mr. Ed show, he played a talking horse that only spoke to his owner Wilber. Bamboo Harvester actually had a stunt double who stepped in often. He died in ...

16. Diablo

17. Dice

Actor | Sundown Riders

Dice was owned by Ralph McCutcheon, his first successful pinto stallion. Dice could do a variety of tricks, like pull a revolver from a pocket, knock down cowboys, boost cowboys by the seat of the pants, kneel, lie down and play dead, count numbers with hoof, bow, and smile or yawn upon command, ...

18. Loco

19. Molly

Actress | Francis Covers the Big Town

Though she was best known as Francis the Talking Mule, her real name was Molly. Molly was known for Francis Goes to the Races (1951), Francis (1950) and Francis Goes to West Point (1952). Molly won a prestigious award In 1951, when she became the very first animal to win the coveted Picture Animal ...

20. Koko

Actor | Rodeo King and the Senorita

KoKo, "The Miracle Horse of the Movies", was a white-maned, white-tailed chocolate-coloured chestnut stallion trained by Hollywood's premier equestrian specialist Glenn H. Randall Sr. (as was the legendary Palomino Trigger ridden by Roy Rogers). It was purchased from Randall at the age of ten by ...

21. Highland Dale

Actor | The Return of Wildfire

Highland Dale was born on March 4, 1943 in Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for The Return of Wildfire (1948), Black Beauty (1946) and The High Chaparral (1967). He died in 1973 in California, USA.

22. Sallie Gardner

Self | Sallie Gardner at a Gallop

23. Blizzard

Actor | The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

Blizzard is known for The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977).

24. Dinah

Actress | Way Out West

Dinah is known for Way Out West (1937), Los cazadores de osos (1930) and Young Sherlocks (1922).

25. Rin Tin Tin II

Actor | The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Rin Tin Tin II is known for The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954), Route 66 (1960) and Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948).

26. Rin Tin Tin

Actor | The Night Cry

The first 'Rin Tin Tin', who along with his heirs starred in numerous films and television series, was discovered during World War I, September 15, 1918, by US Air Corporal Lee Duncan and his battalion in Lorraine, France. At a bombed out dog kennel, Duncan found a mother Shepherd Dog and her ...

27. Flame

Actor | My Dog Shep

Flame is known for My Dog Shep (1946), Night Wind (1948) and Shep Comes Home (1948).

28. Ace the Wonder Dog

Actor | The Rookie Cop

Ace the Wonder Dog is known for The Rookie Cop (1939), Orphans of the Street (1938) and The Monster Maker (1944).

29. Rando

Actor | K-9

Rando was born in West Germany. He is known for K-9 (1989) and K-9 (1991).

30. London

Actor | The Littlest Hobo

The owner/trainer of London, Charles P. Eisenmann, started as a baseball player. During his off season in 1946, while operating a nightclub in Los Angeles, he got his first German Shepherd. He named this dog London, named after the capital city of England where Chuck served during the War. London ...

31. Lassie

Actress | The Magic of Lassie

The canine that began the world's love affair with the collie breed was named Pal. Pal's lineage could be traced back to 'Old Cockie' (born 1868), England's first celebrated Rough Collie. A male, Pal was born at the Glamis Kennels in North Hollywood in June 1940. His initial owner passed the dog on...

32. Lassie the Dog

Actress | Lassie

Contrary to popular belief, Lassie was actually a laddie. The female collie originally cast as the lovable canine was replaced due to her excessive shedding of fur during production of Lassie Come Home (1943) and replaced with a more impressive looking male animal named Pal. Pal, born in 1940, was ...

33. Johnny the Dog

Actor | Here's Boomer

Johnny the Dog was born in 1976 in the USA. He is an actor, known for Here's Boomer (1980), The Red Hand Gang (1977) and Pink Lady (1980).

34. Bear the Dog

Actor | The Golden Girls

Bear the Dog was born in 1986. He is an actor, known for The Golden Girls (1985), Wishbone (1995) and Nurses (1991).

35. Beasley the Dog

Actor | Turner & Hooch

Beasley the Dog was born in 1978 in Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Turner & Hooch (1989). He died in 1992 in California, USA.

36. Pete the Dog

Actor | Beginner's Luck

Pete the Dog was born as Pal. He was known for Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925), Bear Shooters (1930), The First Seven Years (1930), and Dog Heaven(1930). He of course is best known for playing Spanky's dog in The Little Rascalls. He died on January 28, 1946 in Los Angeles, Californians, USA.

37. Buck

Actor | Married with Children

Buck was the name of the original family dog in the hit sitcom "Married... with Children" (1987-1997). It was played by the dog actor Michael, trained by Steven Ritt. Several episodes included voice-overs which revealed Buck's thoughts. The dog was a Briard, a French breed of large shepherd dogs. ...

38. Lucky

Actor | Married with Children

Lucky was born on October 1, 1995 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Married... with Children (1987). He died on January 18, 2006 in the USA.

39. Moose

Actor | My Dog Skip

Moose was the youngest of a litter of four, yet was also the biggest, hence his name. Hyper and destructive as a pup, he eventually found his way to Birds & Animals Unlimited, where he got his job playing Eddie on 'Frasier', before going on to act in the film My Dog Skip (2000), along with his son,...

40. Asta

Actor | After the Thin Man

Asta was Hollywood's foremost canine scene-stealer, a charismatic dynamo of a wire-haired terrier (real name Skippy) born sometime during 1931. Universally adored by depression-era movie audiences after being cast as the four-legged sidekick of retired private detective Nick Charles and his wife ...

41. Asta

Actor | The Thin Man

Asta is known for The Thin Man (1957).

42. Mrs. Asta

Actress | After the Thin Man

Mrs. Asta is known for After the Thin Man (1936).

43. Terry

Actress | The Wizard of Oz

Without question, the most known dog in movie history. Many dogs tried to eclipse Toto's success, most recently, The Men In Black dog. Most don't know that Toto has an autobiography that's available in most stores. She almost lost her life when she broke her foot in The Wizard of Oz. Toto (Terry) ...

44. Benjean

Actress | Oh Heavenly Dog

Benjean is known for Oh Heavenly Dog (1980), Benji the Hunted (1987) and For the Love of Benji (1977).

45. Kuma

Actor | An American Crime

Kuma was born on December 15, 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for An American Crime (2007), Wrong (2012) and Dog with a Blog (2012). He died on November 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

46. Cujo

Actor | Beethoven's Big Break

Cujo is known for Beethoven's Big Break (2008) and Saltkråkan (1995).

47. Beethoven

Actor | Beethoven's Big Break

Beethoven is known for Beethoven's Big Break (2008) and Aqua (2006).

48. Lightning

Actor | When Lightning Strikes

Lightning is known for When Lightning Strikes (1934), Man's Best Friend (1935) and White Fang (1936).

49. Laughing Gravy

Actor | Roamin' Holiday

Laughing Gravy is known for Roamin' Holiday (1937).

50. Spike

Actor | The Silent Call

Spike was born in 1952 in California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Silent Call (1961) and Lassie (1954). He died in 1962 in California, USA.

51. Bernadette

Actress | The People's Choice

Bernadette is known for The People's Choice (1955) and Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948).

52. Henry

Actor | Emergency!

He was a Bassett hound. During the sixth season of the medical drama show Emergency! (1972) he became the new mascot of station 51. He was most famous for never once leaving the couch. He was the second station mascot on the show. The first dog on station was the mutt dog Boot. His best episodes are...

53. Tazzie

Actress | Honest Thief

Tazzie is known for Honest Thief (2020).

54. Koko

Actor | Red Dog

Koko was born on April 9, 2005 in Dunolly, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor, known for Red Dog (2011), Koko: A Red Dog Story (2019) and Inside Film Awards (1999). He died on December 18, 2012 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

55. Pyewacket

56. Tonto

Actor | Harry and Tonto

Tonto, a ginger tabby, was co-star and an integral part in the road movie Harry and Tonto (1974). He appeared with Art Carney, who played his owner, in more than half the scenes. Betty Schumacher, Tonto's trainer, used pieces of liver to tempt him to get close to Carney. In the end, human and ...

57. King Kong

King Kong died on March 2, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA.

58. Cheetah

Actor | Tarzan Escapes

Cheetah was born in 1932 in Liberia. He was an actor, known for Tarzan Escapes (1936) and Hollywood - The Second Step (1936). He died on December 24, 2011 in Florida, USA.

59. Cheeta

Actor | Coronation Street

Cheeta was born on April 9, 1932. He was an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), See No Evil (2014) and 5 News (1998). He died on December 24, 2011 in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA.

60. Zippy the Chimp

Actor | The Phil Silvers Show

Zippy the Chimp is known for The Phil Silvers Show (1955), I've Got a Secret (1952) and The Mike Douglas Show (1961).

61. Judy the Chimpanzee

Actress | Jambo

Judy the Chimpanzee is known for Jambo (1969), Daktari (1966) and The Magical World of Disney (1954).

62. Jiggs

Actor | The New Adventures of Tarzan

Jiggs was an actor, known for The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935), Her Jungle Love (1938) and Three Wise Monks (1936). He died on March 2, 1938 in Hollywood, California, USA.

63. C.J. the Orangutan

Actor | The Fall Guy

C.J. the Orangutan is known for The Fall Guy (1981), T.J. Hooker (1982) and The Love Boat (1977).

64. Manis the Orangutan

Actor | Every Which Way But Loose

Manis was the trained orangutan that played Clyde, Clint Eastwood's sidekick from the 1978 box office hit Every Which Way But Loose. Its 1980 sequel, Any Which Way You Can (1980), did not feature Manis, as he had grown too much between productions. The orangutan that played Clyde the orangutan in ...

65. Buddha the Orangutan

Buddha the Orangutan was an actor. He died in 1980 in California, USA.

66. Sam

67. Koko

Self | Koko, le gorille qui parle

Koko was born on July 4, 1971 in San Francisco, California, USA. She died on June 19, 2018 in Woodside, California, USA.

68. Mitzie

Actress | Flipper

Mitzie was born in 1958. She was an actress, known for Flipper (1963). She died in 1972 in Dolphin Research Institute and Center Grassy Key, Florida, USA.

69. Lala the Cockatoo

The iconic Cockatoo from the television series Baretta starring Robert Blake, whose title character kept the bird in his shabby apartment. Lala was perhaps the most memorable aspect of the series.

70. Zamba

Actor | The Lion

Zamba was an orphaned African lion cub owned by Ralph Helfer, an exotic animal trainer who owned a ranch called "Nature's Haven: Wild Animal Rentals Co," in Van Nuys, California that he opened in 1955.

The cub was named after the Zambezi River in Zambia, where he was found, almost near death by two ...

71. Jackie the Lion

Actor | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Jackie the Lion was born in 1915 in Sudan. He was an actor, known for Schlitz Playhouse (1951), Bring 'Em Back Sober (1932) and The Sin of Harold Diddlebock (1947). He died in February 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

72. Lord Nelson

Actor | 80 Steps to Jonah

Lord Nelson is known for 80 Steps to Jonah (1969), The Doris Day Show (1968) and Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965).

73. Harold Ramsden

Testing whether A Test Series: First Test (2015) shows up properly.

74. Wooly 🐑 Ramsden

Actor | Testing Movie1

Wooly 🐑 Ramsden is known for Testing Movie1 (2015), Gloriously Complex (2012) and A Serious Jeannie (2012).

75. Kermit the Frog

Soundtrack | Atop the Fourth Wall

Kermit the Frog is known for Atop the Fourth Wall (2008), Paul Williams: Still Alive (2011) and A Capitol Fourth (1980).

76. Miss Piggy

Soundtrack | The Muppets

Miss Piggy is known for The Muppets (2011), The Muppets Thought of the Week (2017) and Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969).

77. Fozzie Bear

Self | Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

Fozzie Bear is known for Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969), Big City Greens (2018) and @midnight (2013).

78. Charlie McCarthy

Actor | Letter of Introduction

Frank Marshall, the famous woodcarver from Chicago, always claimed that he made the dummy that would become Charlie McCarthy. A recently discovered document backs his story. He also made Paul Winchell's Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff dummies, Jimmy Nelson's Danny O'Day and Farfel the Dog (...

79. Mortimer Snerd

Actor | Charlie McCarthy, Detective

Mortimer Snerd is known for Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939), Here We Go Again (1942) and A Neckin' Party (1937).

80. Kukla

Actor | Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla is known for Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1969), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) and The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956).

81. Ollie

Actor | Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Ollie is known for Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1969), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) and The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956).

82. Bozo the Bear

Actress | The Legend of Black Thunder Mountain

Bozo the Bear was born in 1960. She was an actress, known for The Legend of Black Thunder Mountain (1979) and The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977). She died on January 8, 1999 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

83. Bruno the Bear

Actor | The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

Bruno the Bear was born in 1962 in White Lake, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), Gentle Ben (1967) and Mara of the Wilderness (1965). He died in 1981 in Acton, California, USA.

84. Brody the Bear

Actor | Grizzly Park

Brody, a captive born Kodiak grizzly bear, has been a natural in front of the camera from the time that he was a cub. He appeared on "Good Morning America" at the tender age of 12 weeks, the "Today Show" at 14 weeks and "The Tonight Show" when he was only 5 months old.

Although he's been described ...

85. Arnold the Piggy

Self | The Pet Set

Arnold the Piggy was in fact four different pigs who played Arnold Ziffel (aka Arnold the Pig) in the 6 seasons of the TV series Green Acres, from 1965 to 1971. The first Arnold the Piggy was a male pig, the next three were female (sows).

The character Arnold Ziffel was always portrayed as male. ...

86. Bimbo the Elephant

Actor | Circus Boy

Bimbo the Elephant is known for Circus Boy (1956).

87. Topsy

Self | Electrocuting an Elephant

Topsy was originally a wild elephant, born in Southeast Asia c. 1875. She was captured by elephant traders while still a baby and smuggled into the United States by 1877 . Her new owner Adam Forepaugh (1831-1890) claimed that she was born in captivity and advertised her as the first American-born ...

88. Margie the Elephant

Actress | Disneyland

Margie the Elephant was born in Asia. She was an Indian Elephant known for appearances in The Boy Who Stole the Elephant (1970) and several T.V. shows including The Cisco Kid (1954 - 1956) and Lassie (1960) and Mr. Ed (1962). She died on June 10, 1979 in New Mexico, USA.

89. Fiona

Self | CBS This Morning

Fiona's a Nile hippo. She was conceived shortly after the Cincinnati Zoo opened a new African exhibit w/ a hippo lagoon. She was born 6 weeks premature on January 24, 2017, becoming famous after the zoo shared videos & photos of the care necessary to nurse her to health. She has been the subject of...