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.
Biography
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.
Reportedly, Renfro and his pup 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
Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918May 14, 1987) was an American actress, dancer and producer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in 61 films over 37 years. The press coined th ...
.
His last known film appearance came in 1954.
Daisy and his "pups" had their own dog food brand that they made public appearances to promote.
Selected filmography
* ''
Blondie'' (1938)
* ''
Blondie Meets the Boss'' (1939)
* ''
Blondie Takes a Vacation'' (1939)
* ''
Blondie Brings Up Baby'' (1939)
* ''
Blondie on a Budget'' (1940)
* ''
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
''Blondie Has Servant Trouble'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. It is sixth of the series of 28 Blondie movies.
Plot summary
Blondie proves to be a real nuisance to her ...
'' (1940)
* ''
Blondie Plays Cupid'' (1940)
* ''
Blondie Goes Latin
''Blondie Goes Latin'', also known as ''Conga Swing'', is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer and Robert Sparks and starring Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, and Larry Simms. It is the eighth of the Blondie films. The film show ...
'' (1941)
* ''
Blondie in Society'' (1941)
* ''
Blondie Goes to College'' (1942)
* ''
Blondie's Blessed Event
''Blondie's Blessed Event'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer
Frank Raymond Strayer (September 21, 1891 – February 3, 1964) was an actor, film writer, director and producer. He was active from the mid-1920s until t ...
'' (1942)
* ''
Blondie for Victory'' (1942)
* ''
It's a Great Life'' (1943)
* ''
Footlight Glamour'' (1943)
* ''
Leave It to Blondie'' (1945)
* ''
Life with Blondie
''Life with Blondie'' is a 1945 black-and-white domestic comedy film and the 16th of the 28 Blondie films. It was the return of Dagwood and Blondie after Columbia Picture's 1943 decision to cancel the series met with protest.
Plot summary
A phot ...
'' (1945)
* ''
Blondie's Lucky Day
''Blondie's Lucky Day'' is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Abby Berlin and starring Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Marjorie Ann Mutchie. It is the 17th of the 28 Blondie films.
Plot summary
While his boss, Mr. Dithers, i ...
'' (1946)
* ''
Blondie Knows Best'' (1946)
* ''
Blondie's Big Moment'' (1947)
* ''
Blondie's Holiday'' (1947) (uncredited)
* ''
Blondie in the Dough'' (1947)
* ''
Blondie's Anniversary'' (1947)
* ''
Blondie's Reward'' (1948)
* ''
Fighting Back'' (1948)
* ''
The Valiant Hombre'' (1948)
* ''
Blondie's Secret'' (1948)
* ''
Blondie's Big Deal'' (1949)
* ''
Blondie Hits the Jackpot'' (1949)
* ''
Blondie's Hero'' (1950)
* ''
Beware of Blondie'' (1950)
References
External links
*{{IMDb name, nm1230870
Dog actors
1960 deaths
1937 births