Cheeta turns 76
March 30th, 2008
The Daily Mail is reporting that “Tarzan” co star Cheeta has turned 76.
Cheeta, who is 4ft and 10st 2lb, was “discovered” as a newborn by an animal trainer on a trip to Africa in April 1932.
He appeared soon afterwards alongside Weissmuller in Tarzan And His Mate, and went on to star in a dozen films about the jungle hero who swung from tree to tree.
Cheeta, also known as Jiggs, appeared in 50 movies before his final appearance, as Chee-Chee in 1967’s Doctor Dolittle.
While this may not be animation related per se, there are so many animated characters, projects, shows, and films that borrow from Tarzan, I thought it was noteworthy.
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