Highest paid animals: Homeward Bound, Cats and Dogs, 101 Dalmations. For years animals have been the stars of both film and TV. From the horses in the early “westerns” to the loyal animal companions that aided a heroes to save the day. Where would Waratah National Park be now if it wasn’t for Skippy the bush kangaroo? And what would Coral Key Park and Marine Reserve be without Flipper the dolphin to help save the day?
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Remember the irresistible face of Beethoven, the beloved canine franchise based on the St. Bernard dog, and who doesn’t laugh at the inappropriate orangutan from Every Which Way But Loose? Without these creatures, Ace Ventura would never have existed.
Animals on screen are a great tool for evoking a range of emotions in audiences that human actors struggle to do. They can promote an investment in the film that makes us emote towards them and causes us to fall in love with the characters they portray. That can make them box office gold. This comes with its benefits, some of which being fame and a safe and secure environment, but the other is a wage, and not a bad wage either.
But which of the furry, scaly and feathered animal stars have earned the most in their careers on the big screen? This top 10 countdown looks at the animals that have earned the title of top dog in terms of their earnings.
10. Rin Tin Tin – $6,000
Via oscars.org
Rin Tin Tin was one of the earliest animal actors, and one of the most prolific, too. The lovable and enigmatic German Shepherd was saved from a World War I battlefield by a soldier named Corporal Lee Duncan . The dog was soon trained to a standard in which he could work on silent movies in the 1920’s, beginning with The Man From Hell’s River. The dogs fame grew and grew, as did the number of films he starred in. This successful career saw the thespian pup nominated for an Academy Award, given his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and he was noted in the famous Diary of Anne Frank. Through his illustrious career, including over 20 films, the talented pooch was paid $6,000 per week. His legacy has even spurned a line in dog treats and products, so technically he is still earning!
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