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Aug 17, 2023 · A celebration of the 25 greatest feline roles — with no CGI, human-cat hybrids in sight.
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- Simba, The Lion King (1994) Why is Simba at the top of the list? Well, he is the King of Pride Rock, a legacy passed down from the moment Rafiki proudly presented him to all the animals when he was just a little cub.
- Tigger, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) Tiggers, as you know, are “bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!” Tigger (Paul Winchell) first sang “The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers” in the 1968 Oscar-winning animated short Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, which was later combined with two other shorts for this feature-length film.
- Cheshire Cat, Alice and Wonderland (1951) Drawn in the original illustrations as an orange tabby, the perpetually grinning cat became a lot more psychedelic in this Disney adaptation, with pink and purple stripes and glowing yellow eyes.
- Elsa the Lioness, Born Free (1966) Based on the best-selling true story of a lioness who was successfully released by George and Joy Adamson into the wilds of Kenya, the film made life-long conversationists of stars Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, who founded the Born Free Foundation.
2 days ago · 10. Mrs. Norris From The Harry Potter Franchise. Mrs. Norris is the cat that patrols the hallways of Hogwarts during the night. Most students hate the cat, but she is loyal to Filch and will do what he wants. Several cats played the role of Mrs. Norris, but the most noted one was a Maine Coon by the name of Pebbles who got used to the set and ...
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- Mrs. Norris from 'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone'
- D.C from 'That Darn Cat!'
- Thackery Binx from 'Hocus Pocus'
- Pyewacket from 'Bell, Book and Candle'
- Jonesy from 'Alien'
- Holly's Cat from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
- Garfield in 'Garfield: The Movie'
- Puss in The Boots from The 'Shrek' Franchise
- Goose The Cat from 'Captain Marvel'
Keanu's title star is as charming as it can be. The somewhat underrated comedy — also known as Cat Boys — centers around two cousins (played by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele) and catches audiences off-guard with the adorable kitten of an L.A drug lord. Frankly, there are very few things as precious as a tabby in a do-rag, and for that alone t...
When the category is majestic Maine Coons, it is impossible not to think about Argus Flinch's (David Bradley) beloved cat pet Mrs. Norris, who graced worldwide fans with her first appearance in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. RELATED: Coolest 'Harry Potter' Spells That We Wish We Could Cast Apart from being extremely endearing, the fur ball ...
D.C (short for Darn Cat) is the main star of the 1962 Walt Disneythriller comedy. An elegant Siamese named D.C is quick to steal everyone's hearts in a movie that revolves around a cat-allergic agent who is assigned to a case after a kidnapped bank teller uses the neighbor's wandering pet to send an S.O.S. A cat-themed crime film where the clever f...
The second installment of the Hocus Pocus franchise came out this year and brought tons of nostalgia with it. However, everyone's favorite spooky cat was nowhere to be seen. While this was obviously expected, it feels almost criminal not to bring Thackery Binx back on-screen whenever the chance presents itself. RELATED: Wickedly Memorable Easter Eg...
Although the talented Kim Novak stars inBell, Book and Candle,her feline co-star easily steals every scene he is in — the gorgeous seal pointSiamese is undoubtedly one of the most notable cats in film and ultimately a big part of the story. The 1958 movie follows a young woman who enchants her neighbor to fall in love with her. Whether or not one i...
Jonesy was one of Alien's MVPs — a cat kept aboard the USCSS Nostromo as Ellen Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) cuddly pet. Apart from him being extremely cute, he also controlled rodents aboard the ship and served as a source of relaxation and amusement for the crew. RELATED: The Best Horror Movies of the 1970s Between wild fan theories and internet me...
While Audrey Hepburn's character's cat name is unknown in the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany's, our love for him doesn't go unnoticed. Holly Golightly's furry companion is named Orangey in real life and was quite the movie star back in the day, according to the book Cat Lover’s Daily Companion. Undoubtedly, the male marmalade tabby cat plays a bi...
If we're being honest, Garfieldis possibly the most well-known animated cat ever; that alone is quite impressive. On top of that, the lazy Persian tabby is also extremely entertaining to watch on-screen and oddly relatable — after all, who doesn't hate Mondays? Noted for his love for lasagna and sleeping, the fictional feline has unquestionably bro...
Shrek's Puss in the Boots is pawsome in his own right. Not only is he voiced by the legendary Antonio Banderasbut he also has a killer fashion sense. There is no doubt that the proud fighter is an amazing addition to the franchise which fans can't help but love. RELATED: Why 'Puss in Boots' Is an Animated Spinoff That Worked Never the one to back o...
A force to reckon with, MCU's pet cat is a curious, charming and intelligent 12-year-old feline who always brings the best out of Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. Although Goose looks harmless on the surface, the cat is actually an extraterrestrial species called a Flerken — and a very powerful one for that matter. Ever since the movie came out, Regg...
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- Cat from Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Poor no-name slob: He belongs to nobody, and nobody belongs to him. Holly Golightly's unnamed cat is the ultimate film feline, a fluffy orange sweetheart who, like most cats, observes everything around him with a sort of passive disapproval.
- Jonesy from Alien (1979) The ship cat and unofficial mascot of the USCSS Nostromo is a sci-fi and horror icon—and of the few to survive the deadly xenomorph.
- Church from Pet Sematary (1989 and 2019) Poor Winston Churchill kicks the bucket—only to return from the dead and terrorize his former family. It's not his fault he was laid to rest in a cursed burial ground!!
- Mrs. Norris from the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling's wizarding world is filled with plenty of felines (shoutout to Crookshanks), but the most memorable is Filch's beloved tabby, who skulks around Hogwarts in search of misbehaving students.
Apr 7, 2021 · The cats on this list are some of the most famous movie cats of all time. Is your favorite on the list? Read on to find out! 1. Mr. Bigglesworth From Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. Played by an Egyptian Sphynx cat named Ted Nude-Gent, Mr. Bigglesworth is Dr. Evil’s beloved pet in the Austin Powers movie series.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Cats get leading roles in animated movies all the time. But putting cats in live action is a whole other ball of yarn. Occasionally, a film will put a cat front and center (such as...
