19 Top animal actors we loved watching on screen

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

17) Flipper

Flipper (1964–1967) | Image Source: NBC

Flipper, the bottlenose dolphin that starred in the popular 1964-1967 TV show Flipper, became an emblem of one of the best-loved animal shows of the '60s. In this series, Flipper was played by several trained dolphins, but the most remembered one is a dolphin called "Mitzi." The show depicts Flipper as an incredibly intelligent and resourceful animal, always able to rescue humans in a tight spot in Florida's waters. Flipper's combination of athletics, intelligence, and charisma catapulted the show onto success, giving the show an iconic status in history when it comes to television where it is considered a darling, symbolizing heroism and friendship.

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Edited by Anshika Jain