Jed (wolfdog)

Jed Wolf
Species Wolfdog
Sex Male
Born 1977
United States
Died June 1995 (aged 17–18)
United States
Occupation Animal actor
Employer Walt Disney Pictures. Universal Pictures.
Notable role White Fang
Years active 1982-1994
Training Action and stunt
Owner Clint Rowe
Residence United States
Appearance Grey and white coat

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 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). The character he played in the film was the first form to be taken by a shapeshifting alien creature. Jed's performance in The Thing has been lauded by the many fans of the movie. The character that Jed played is an alien disguised as a dog and some scenes required him to behave in an unsettling and unnatural way which he did to perfection. His next role was in The Journey of Natty Gann, starring alongside Meredith Salenger and John Cusack. In 1991, Jed starred as the protagonist White Fang in the Walt Disney film of the same name, 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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