Brody the Bear
Brody the bear (born January 14, 1995, in Sequim, Washington) was a male Kodiak bear and 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 Good Morning America at the age of 12 weeks. He appeared in numerous films, television shows, commercials and print ads and appeared on the cover of 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 Batteries |
| 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 Brothers - 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.