Jed (wolfdog)

Jed
Species Wolf, dog
Sex Male
Born 1977
United States
Died June 1995 (aged 17–18)
United States
Occupation Animal actor
Employer Clint Rowe
Owner Clint Rowe
Residence United States

Jed was an animal actor, known for his roles in the movies: White Fang (1991),[1] White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994), The Journey of Natty Gann (1985), and The Thing (1982). He was born in 1977 and died in June of 1995 at the age of 18.[2] He was a wolf-malamute.[3]

Jed's first role was a brief one as an Alaskan Malamute in John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). Jed's character in the film was the first form to be taken by the alien creature. His next role was in The Journey of Natty Gann, starring alongside Meredith Salenger and John Cusack. In 1991 Jed starred as White Fang in the Walt Disney motion picture of the same name: White Fang, starring a young Ethan Hawke.

Jed was owned and trained by Clint Rowe,[3] who was involved in the films that Jed was cast in and was also associated with the film Turner and Hooch.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Maslin, Janet (1991-01-18). "Review/Film; Wolf Meets Civilization". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  2. ↑ Crowe, Jerry (1995-06-24). "Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  3. 1 2 Cagle, Jess (1991-02-08). "Big-screen wolves". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  4. ↑ Wilmington, Michael (1989-07-28). "MOVIE REVIEWS : Hanks and His Dog Charm in 'Turner and Hooch'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-06-25.

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