Benji
| Benji | |
|---|---|
 Benji (Benjean) with Frank Inn in the Netherlands in 1979 | |
| First appearance | Benji |
| Last appearance | Benji: Off the Leash! |
| Created by | Joe Camp |
| Portrayed by | Higgins, Benjean |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Dog |
| Gender | Male (Higgins) Female (Benjean) |
Benji is the name of a dog who has been the focus of several movies from 1974 through the 2000s. It is also the title of the first film in the Benji franchise.
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 films.[1] The first dog to play Benji was a shelter dog named Higgins, trained by Frank Inn. Later, Higgins' offspring Benjean took over the role for a few films.[citation needed]
Filmography
Films and television specials
- Benji (1974)
- Hawmps! (1976, cameo)
- For the Love of Benji (1977)
- Benji's Very Own Christmas Story (1978)
- Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980)
- Benji Takes a Dive at Marineland (1981)
- Benji the Hunted (1987)
- Benji: Off the Leash! (2004)
Television series
Documentary
- Benji's Life Story (1976)
- The Phenomenon of Benji (1978)
References
- ^ Benji Trivia – Movie Facts. People Magazine
External links
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