Jed (wolfdog)

Jed
SpeciesWolfdog
SexMale
Born1977
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
DiedJune 1995 (aged 17–18)
Acton, California, U.S.
OccupationAnimal actor
EmployerWalt Disney Pictures
Universal Pictures
Notable roleThe Thing
White Fang
Years active1982–1995
TrainingAction and stunt
OwnerGary Winkler (1977–1981)
Clint Rowe (1981–1991)
Jean Simpson (1991–1995)
ResidenceUnited States
AppearanceGrey and white coat

Jed was a Pacific Northwestern American 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.[2] He was a Vancouver Island wolf-Alaskan Malamute hybrid.[3]

  1. ^ Maslin, Janet (18 January 1991). "Review/Film; Wolf Meets Civilization". The New York Times. p. 16. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  2. ^ Crowe, Jerry (24 June 1995). "Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 11 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  3. ^ Cagle, Jess (8 February 1991). "Big-screen wolves". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 25 June 2015.