Darla (dog)
Darla (1975–1992) was a Bichon Frise most known for her role as Precious in the 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs.[1]
| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Breed | Bichon Frise |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 1975 |
| Died | 1992 (aged 16–17) Thousand Oaks, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–1992 |
| Known for | Precious in The Silence of the Lambs |
| Owner | Cristie Miele |
Career and popularity
Darla began her career in the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure as Pink Poodle and appeared in 1989's The 'Burbs starring Tom Hanks. Her most notable role was as Precious in 1991's The Silence of the Lambs. Darla became a cult icon due to the film's success and was the subject of a Facebook fan page titled "Precious".[2] Her final role was in 1992's Batman Returns as Ratty Poodle. Darla retired to Thousand Oaks, California, in 1992 and died later that year at the age of 16 or 17.
Life
According to trainer Christie Miele, Darla's "big thing" was stealing socks.[3]
Filmography
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Pink Poodle
- The 'Burbs (1989) as Queenie
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991) as Precious
- Batman Returns (1992) as Ratty Poodle
Television
- Coach (1990) as Watkin's Poodle
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Fifi
References
- "Jae-Ha Kim » Pooch Progress: TV's Comet Finally Hits Big Screen".
- "Precious, the white toy poodle of Buffalo Bill in the Silence of the Lambs".
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
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