They often stole the spotlight from their human co-stars and are fondly remembered even decades after their death – they’re the animals from our favourite movies and TV shows.
What would Skippy have been without the kangaroo? Lassie without the collie? Mr Ed without the talking horse?
These are the animal stars that made ordinary films and television shows instant classics beloved by generations.
Who is your favourite?
Babe the pig.
Marcel the monkey from *Friends*.
Marcel the monkey from Friends.
Milo and Otis from *The Adventures of Milo and Otis*.
Milo and Otis from The Adventures of Milo and Otis.
Beethoven the Saint Bernard and his lady friend.
The famous Skippy.
Lassie
Eddie from TV show *Frasier*.
Eddie from TV show Frasier.
Comet from *Full House*.
Comet from Full House.
Rin Tin Tin
Salem from *Sabrina the Teenage Witch*.
Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Mr Ed
Bruiser from *Legally Blonde*.
Bruiser from Legally Blonde.
Lady and the Tramp.
Brandon from *Punky Brewster*.
Brandon from Punky Brewster.
Flipper
Benji
Wishbone
Murray from *Mad About You*.
Murray from Mad About You.
Santa’s Little Helper from *The Simpsons*.
Santa’s Little Helper from The Simpsons.
Willy from *Free Willy*.
Willy from Free Willy.
Scooby Doo
Seabiscuit
Bambi
The pups from *101 Dalmatians*.
The pups from 101 Dalmatians.
