Brody the Bear
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Brody the bear (born January 14, 1995, in
animal actor
.
Background
The bear was raised and trained by his owner, Jeff and the late Leanne Watson, since he was 8 weeks old and weighed less than 10 pounds (4.5 kg). The Watsons acquired Brody from animal trainer and cinematographer Lloyd Beebe[1] who operated the Olympic Game Farm and managed animal actors for Disney.[2] Brody and the Watsons traveled throughout the United States educating the public about bears and safety.[3][4][5]
His first television appearance was on National Geographic Magazine.[6]
Brody was sponsored by Berne Apparel, a manufacturer of outdoor work apparel, as their live mascot and is pictured in the company's corporate logo and other marketing materials.[7]
Filmography
| Television | Films | Commercials |
|---|---|---|
| Promised Land | Grizzly Park[8] | Rice Krispie Treats |
| Twice in a Lifetime | The Lil' River Rats and the Adventure of the Lost Treasure | Energizer |
| Good Morning America | You Just Have to Love Bears | Berne Apparel |
| The Tonight Show | "Cute as a Cub" | AEG - Europe |
The Today Show
|
Wild Babies of Yellowstone | Marlboro Adventure Team
|
| Animal Face-Off | Wild America - credits footage | Marlboro Adventure Gear |
| Corwin's Quest | Warner Bros. - vocal | Associated Food Stores |
| Real TV | P.T. Barnum - Simon Wincer | |
| Hardball with Chris Matthews | Anatomy of a Grizzly Attack |
See also
References
- ^ Soltes, John (2016-11-18). "INTERVIEW: Bear trainer tries to release grizzlies from captivity on new TV show". Hollywood Soapbox. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Updated: Olympic Game Farm founders Lloyd and Catherine Beebe die within two days of each other". Peninsula Daily News. 2011-01-13. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Hale, Caleb (2005-09-25). "1,300 pounds of fun: Brody the bear highlights start of Hunting and Fishing Days". Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Berman, Michael (2011-02-07). "Time to grin and bear it!". thereporteronline. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Pictures: Kodiak bear". Baltimore Sun. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Staff reports. "Bear cub makes appearance at Statehouse as Owen County man receives honor". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Lo, Danica (2010-04-02). "Meet Brody the Bear: Kodiak Bear, Actor, & Berne Apparel's Mascot". Racked. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Lê, Paul (2024-02-16). "'Grizzly Park' – The Killer Bear Horror Comedy You've Probably Never Seen". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
External links
- Brody the Bear at IMDb