Frank (lizard)
| Species | Asian water monitor |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Hatched | c. 2003 |
| Died | 23 October 2021 |
| Occupation | Animal actor |
| Notable role | Mrs. Kipling |
| Years active | 2011โ2015 |
| Owner | Jay Brewer |
| Residence | The Reptile Zoo |
Frank (c. 2003โ23 October 2021) was an
animal actor best known for his role as Mrs. Kipling on the American teen sitcom series Jessie. He was owned by Jay Brewer and lived at The Reptile Zoo in California
until his death in 2021.
Career
Disney Channel approached Jay Brewer in 2011 requesting a "big, tame lizard". Brewer chose Frank because of his calm disposition.[1] Brewer compared Frank to a teddy bear, stating that he was "always dependable".[2] Frank starred in Jessie until the show ended in 2015.
Appearances
Aside from Jessie, Frank has also appeared in the following shows:
Personal life
Frank lived in Jay Brewer's Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley, California.[1] He was known to wander around Prehistoric Pets, a pet store within the zoo.[3]
Frank died on 23 October 2021 at the age of 18, outliving 28 siblings.[4] He left behind a nephew named Frank Jr.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Nguyen, Lan (2014-08-18). "Jay Brewer, Lizard Lord". Orange Coast Mag. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Lan (2014-08-20). "This Sitcom Scene-Stealer is a Fountain Valley Pet Shop's Headliner". Orange Coast Mag. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Jilleen (2015-03-23). "A Field Trip to The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley". SoCal Field Trips. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Leung, Yasmine (2021-10-25). "Death of Jessie's Mrs Kipling has fans sobbing for beloved TV sidekick". The Focus. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Flood, Rebecca (2021-04-13). "Zookeeper Reveals Giant Monitor Lizard's Insane Appetite As It Devours Prey". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-04-03.