19 Top animal actors we loved watching on screen

Modified Dec 27, 2024 10:46 ET

My Dog Skip (2000) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

12) Burt

Crocodile Dundee (1986) | Image Source: Paramount Pictures

The ferocious saltwater crocodile Burt was a key actor in one of the most memorable scenes of Crocodile Dundee (1986). When Sue Charlton bends down to get some water, Burt jumps out of the riverbank in a stunning ambush from the Australian Outback to show raw danger. A heroic save by Mick Dundee using his legendary knife turns the encounter into an iconic moment in cinema. Although much of Burt's performance was attained through animatronics, his appearance was realistic and suspenseful, adding a sense of thrill to the film.