Moose (dog actor)
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| Moose | |
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| Image:Moose screenshot.JPG | |
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Jack Russell Terrier |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | December 24 1990 Image:Flag of the United States.svg Florida, USA |
| Died | June 22 2006 Image:Flag of the United States.svg West Los Angeles, USA |
| Relative age | 78 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable role | Eddie Crane in Frasier Old Skip in My Dog Skip |
| Years active | 1993-2003[1] |
| Owner | Mathilde DeCagny[1] |
| Children | Enzo[1], Moosie[1], Miko[1] |
Moose (December 24 1990 – June 22 2006) was a veteran canine actor. He was a Jack Russell Terrier and is most famous for his portrayal of Eddie Crane on the television sitcom Frasier.
Moose was born on Christmas Eve, 1990 in Florida, United States, the youngest littermate. He was the largest puppy in the litter. Like Pal, the original Lassie, the obstreperous puppy was too much for his original owner. According to an article by Lori Golden:
| “ | In fact, chasing cats was one of the activities that led to this troubled terrier becoming one of TV’s most precious pooches. Originally owned by a Florida family, Moose was too hard to handle. He couldn’t be house trained; he chewed everything; he dug and barked a lot; and he was constantly escaping and climbing trees. Eventually given to the Florida manager of Birds and Animals Unlimited, a company that trains animals for TV and motion pictures, Moose was put on a plane at 2½ years old and sent to Mathilde DeCagny, an LA trainer working for the show-biz animal company. | ” |
DeCagny has been quoted as saying that Moose was very highly trainable and won the role on Frasier after only six months of training. Moose had the ability to fix Kelsey Grammer with a long hard stare; this became a running sight gag on the show[1]. When Moose had to lick his co-stars, however, liver pâté was dabbed behind their ears to achieve the required response, John Mahoney once revealed. [1]
During the height of Frasier's popularity, Moose received more fan mail than any of his human counterparts.[1]
Moose has numerous television appearances and several magazine covers to his credit. There is an official Moose calendar and an 'autobiography', My Life as a Dog, which was co-written with Brian Hargrove.
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[edit] After retirement
Moose spent the last 6½ years of his life in retirement in West Los Angeles with son Enzo, Mathilde DeCagny (their trainer), her husband Michael Halberg and Jill, the dog from As Good as it Gets. He died of natural causes at home at the age of 15 and a half years or 16 years (sources differ [1]), on 22 June, 2006.
[edit] Selected credits
- Universal Studios Animal Actors’ Showcase
- Coach print advertisements (National campaign)
- Rold Gold Pretzel commercials
- Frasier
- My Dog Skip, 2000
[edit] Enzo
| Enzo | |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Jack Russell Terrier |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | 1996 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable role | Eddie Crane in Frasier Old Skip in My Dog Skip |
| Owner | Mathilde DeCagny[1] |
Enzo b. 1996 is a canine actor. He is a Jack Russell Terrier. Enzo is the son of Moose, the original Eddie Crane on the US sitcom Frasier. Enzo was one of a few puppies bred specifically as possible replacements for Eddie as it became clear that Frasier was a hit and would enjoy a long run. The longevity of Frasier necessitated the breeding of puppies as possible replacements for Moose. A daughter, Miko, was considered but never grew large enough (she was given to a technician); a son, Moosie, now lives with Peri Gilpin. Moose's son Enzo was a closer match and turned out to have unusually similar facial markings; later in the series he was used as a stunt double to perform the more physically challenging tricks for his aging sire. Enzo took over the role after around eight years.
Moose and Enzo also appeared with Frankie Muniz in the 2000 feature film My Dog Skip.
Enzo was cast as Skip in the feature film My Dog Skip; Moose played the older Skip in a few scenes. His trainer and several actors have commented on Enzo’s skill and trainability; he performed tricks and portrayed a wide variety of emotions. A 1999 interview [1] quotes the director of My Dog Skip:
"Skip never failed us. I wish I worked with actors who were as well prepared as Skip," admits Mark Johnson. "There was not a trick or a piece of business we asked the dog to do that he wasn't able to do; it was uncanny. The trainers were so good, they could stop him on a mark, he could lift his leg, he could do a somersault. I expected to see him reading the New York Times any day."
Enzo lives in California with Moose, trainer Mathilde DeCagny, her husband, and Jill, the dog from As Good as it Gets.
[edit] Selected credits
- Frasier – "Eddie" - replaced Moose
- My Dog Skip - "Skip"
- See Spot Run - "Boodles" (supporting)
[edit] References
Frasier | |
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| Cast | Kelsey Grammer · David Hyde Pierce · John Mahoney · Jane Leeves · Peri Gilpin · Moose |
| Characters (respective to cast) | Frasier Crane · Niles Crane · Martin Crane · Daphne Moon · Roz Doyle · Eddie |
| Other characters | Bulldog · Maris Crane · Gil Chesterton · Lilith Sternin · Bebe Glazer · Simon Moon · Minor characters |
| Settings | KACL · Frasier's Apartment · Cafe Nervosa · Nile's Condo |
| Creators | David Angell · David Lee · Peter Casey |
| Seasons | 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 |
| See also | Cheers · Director Lists · Writers Lists |
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