Biography
Daisy (originally named Spooks) was a canine actor who appeared in more than 50 Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. He was especially well-known for appearing in the Blondie franchise. Daisy—a cocker spaniel–poodle-terrier mix—was originally named Spooks because his owners noted his timidness as a pup. Born around 1937, he was owned by dog trainer Rennie Renfro, who bought him for $3. He also learned tricks from legendary trainer Rudd Weatherwax.Daisy was known for his expressive face and trick gestures (averting his eyes; putting his paw in his mouth in panic; leaping across the screen like a flying projectile, etc.) Besides his work in the Blondie comedies, Daisy also appeared with Laurel and Hardy and The Three Stooges, among other stars. Daisy is the main character in two 1945 comedy features: Life with Blondie and Hollywood and Vine. Reportedly, Renfro and Daisy made $1,000 a week, and Renfro used the money to buy them a house in Toluca Lake, California. He was also noted to have had a five-year feud with actress Rita Hayworth. His last known film appearance came in 1954, in the Columbia Pictures comedy short Kids Will Be Kids.
Daisy and his "pups" had their own dog food brand that they promoted in public appearances.
Filmography
all 42
Movies 42
self 34
It's Showtime (1976)
Kids Will Be Kids (1954)
Badman's Gold (1951)
Beware of Blondie (1950)
Blondie's Hero (1950)
Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949)
Blondie's Big Deal (1949)
Blondie's Secret (1948)
The Valiant Hombre (1948)
Fighting Back (1948)
Blondie's Reward (1948)
Blondie's Anniversary (1947)
Blondie in the Dough (1947)
Stepchild (1947)
It's a Joke, Son! (1947)
Blondie's Big Moment (1947)
Blondie Knows Best (1946)
Blondie's Lucky Day (1946)
Oh, Professor Behave! (1946)
Are Animals Actors? (1945)
Life with Blondie (1945)
Hollywood and Vine (1945)
Leave It to Blondie (1945)
Bachelor Daze (1944)
Cowboy Canteen (1944)
Swing Shift Maisie (1943)
Footlight Glamour (1943)
It's a Great Life (1943)
Blondie for Victory (1942)
Blondie's Blessed Event (1942)
Blondie Goes to College (1942)
The Perfect Snob (1941)
Blondie in Society (1941)
Blondie Goes Latin (1941)
Blondie Plays Cupid (1940)
Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940)
Blondie on a Budget (1940)
Blondie Brings Up Baby (1939)
Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939)
It's a Wonderful World (1939)
Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)
Blondie (1938)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1937-01-01
Deathday1955-01-01 (18 years old)
Also Known AsSpooks
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