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| caption = Benji (Benjean) in the Netherlands in 1979
| caption = Benji (portrayed by Benjean) in 1979
| first = [[Benji (1974 film)|''Benji'' (1974)]]
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| last = [[Benji (2018 film)|''Benji'' (2018)]]
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| portrayer = [[Higgins (dog)|Higgins]], Benjean, Moochie, Fairfield, Sally Sue, Odola
| portrayer = [[Higgins (dog)|Higgins]], Benjean, Moochie, Fairfield, Sally Sue, Odola
| voice = [[Chevy Chase]] (''Oh! Heavenly Dog'')
| voice = [[Chevy Chase]] (''Oh! Heavenly Dog'')
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'''Benji''' is a fictional character created by [[Joe Camp]]. He has been the focus of several [[film|movie]]s from 1974 through the 2000s. It is also the title of the [[Benji (1974 film)|first film]] in the ''Benji'' franchise.
'''Benji''' is a fictional canine character created by [[Joe Camp]]. He has been the focus of several feature films and other media, beginning with [[Benji (1974 film)|the independently produced 1974 film]]. Benji is a small golden [[mixed-breed dog]] with a knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem. The character has been portrayed by several dogs over the years, including [[Higgins (dog)|Higgins]], the veteran [[List of animal actors|animal actor]] who originated the role.

The eponymous canine character is a small, lovable [[mixed-breed dog]] with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem.

Joe Camp is the creator and director of the Benji film franchise.<ref>[http://www.benji.com/JoeCamp/BenjiTrivia.htm Benji Trivia – Movie Facts]. ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''</ref> His son Brandon Camp helmed the [[Benji (2018 film)|2018 reboot film]] for [[Blumhouse Productions]]. The film was released on March 16, 2018 by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-benji-netflix-20171216-story.html|title=Canine movie star Benji is ready for his close-up on Netflix|website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=December 16, 2017|access-date=December 16, 2017}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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===Video games===
===Video games===
*''Benji: Space Rescue'' (1983)
*''Benji: Space Rescue'' (1983) for [[Commodore 64|C64]]


===Collections===
===Collections===

Latest revision as of 02:08, 5 November 2024

Benji
Benji (portrayed by Benjean) in 1979
First appearanceBenji (1974)
Last appearanceBenji (2018)
Created byJoe Camp
Portrayed byHiggins, Benjean, Moochie, Fairfield, Sally Sue, Odola
Voiced byChevy Chase (Oh! Heavenly Dog)
In-universe information
SpeciesDog
GenderMale

Benji is a fictional canine character created by Joe Camp. He has been the focus of several feature films and other media, beginning with the independently produced 1974 film. Benji is a small golden mixed-breed dog with a knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem. The character has been portrayed by several dogs over the years, including Higgins, the veteran animal actor who originated the role.

Filmography

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Films

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Television

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Documentaries

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  • Benji's Life Story (1976)
  • The Phenomenon of Benji (1978)

Video games

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  • Benji: Space Rescue (1983) for C64

Collections

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  • Benji's Film Festival (2001)

References

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