Show The Herald JournalCache Sunday September E 20 1987—11 readers 1987 by Universal Press Syndicate Distinguished Achievements Awards Winner By BETTY DEBNAM fra A Mini Page photo by Chip Cbambfitain The Mm Interview hp hy btly Drtnin W Umoth1 Pmi SynActr Benji the Superstar Today's Benji is the second dog to play the Benji role At age 11 Benji I appeared in the first Benji movie After he died his daughter Benji II took over the role Benji II has starred in three movies and several TV shows He began acting at 11 months old Benji II is a female but is usually called "he" To find out about this superstar The Mini Page talked with his cotrainer Bryan Renfro He told us: "Benji came out of retirement to do his new movie 'Benji the Hunted' He is 11 years old" "Benji knows when the Benji with his owner and trainer Frank Inn Benji and Frank live in Sylmar Calif Inn has trained many animal stars "Benji has two nephews Benny and Bonnie They appear in about two shots in the movie" "Benji has been doing this (acting) for 11 years so he understands so many things He can be talked through about anything" (He also responds to camera is rolling He knows when they say 'cut'" "Benji has a lot of heart He hand signals) is an intelligent dog and a great worker When the days get long he will still work for you" (A worker from the American Humane Society is always on the set when filming is going on) "Benji knows he is special I On the other hand he is a $ normal house dog He runs around the yard and barks at the mailman" Benji sometime meet the pres et luncheon put on in his honor He cats steak (medium- well) He won't eat until his owner tells him "Benii liveS with an0ther d°8 and Cat They all just lie around together photo by Chip Chimbrcliin When Benji travels he goes first class He rides in a special suitcase that fits under the seat Sometimes his trainer brings him out andputa‘ona little in-flig- ht entertainment!' |