| Triumph the Insult Comic Dog | First appearance February 13, 1997 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Created by Conan O'Brien Robert Smigel | Portrayed by Robert Smigel | In-universe information |
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How old is Smigel?
62 years (February 7, 1960)
What breed is Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?
The puppet, identified as a
Yugoslavian Mountain Hound
(now the Montenegrin Mountain Hound) during many appearances, was best known for mocking celebrities in an Eastern European accent (you can see a clip of “Triumph” from his 2003 appearance on the Jay Leno Show here).
Who plays Smigel?
One of the first digital motion capture performances that captured audiences in theaters was
Andy Serkis
‘ Gollum. Rather than being a man wearing extensive prosthetics or being an entirely animated character, Gollum was Andy Serkis.
Is Adam Sandler Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?
| Robert Smigel | Smigel in 2008 with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog | Born February 7, 1960 New York City, New York, U.S | Occupation Actor comedian writer director producer puppeteer | Years active 1985–present |
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Is Triumph the dog Eminem?
Eminem performed his song at the 2002 VMAs
, and that's where Triumph, the rude puppet from Conan O'Brien's shows Late Night With Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien, jumped in.
What was Gollum's original name?
Gollum referring to the Ring My precious! Gollum, originally named
Sméagol (or Trahald)
, was at first a Stoor, one of the three early Hobbit-types. The name Gollum was derived from the sound of his gurgling, choking cough. His life extended far beyond his nature, by the effects of possessing the One Ring.
Who is the voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?
Robert Smigel
Who invented Triumph the Insult Comic Dog?
| Triumph the Insult Comic Dog | First appearance February 13, 1997 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Created by Conan O'Brien Robert Smigel | Portrayed by Robert Smigel | In-universe information |
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Does Conan have a dog?
How did Andy Serkis lose his arm?
He was in possession of vibranium that both the Avengers and Ultron were after, and he lost his left arm
after he called Ultron “one of Stark's.”
Since Ultron isn't exactly the most mentally stable of villains, he reacted by cutting Klaue's arm off in one swoop.
How did Andy Serkis get cast as Gollum?
Jackson shot each Gollum sequence twice: once with Serkis doing the movements of the character, and once without him. Later — many months later —
Serkis recreated his blocking in a motion-capture studio
.
Where is Andy Serkis from?
Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, United Kingdom
How much is Adam Sandler worth?
| Adam Sandler | Born Adam Richard Sandler September 9, 1966 New York City, U.S. | Alma mater New York University | Occupation Actor comedian writer producer singer |
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How old is Treebeard in Lord of the Rings?
It's believed that many of Treebeard's mannerisms were based on Tolkien's friend C.S. Lewis, a loud, bombastic man known for his powerful stride and overwhelming presence. The Top Trumps card game lists Treebeard as being
17,051 years old
.
How tall is Gandalf?
Gandalf is
5'6′′
, Legolas is 6′, Boromir and Faramir are 6'4′′, Aragorn is 6'6′′, Elendil is 7'11” (even the NBA would call him a cheater), Celeborn and Galadriel are 6'4′′, Thingol is 8'2′′ (take THAT, Elendil, you little pipsqueak), and Bilbo is 3'6′′.
How long did Frodo have the Ring before leaving the Shire?
Frodo inherited Bag End and Bilbo's ring. Gandalf, at this time, was not certain about the origin of the ring, so he warned Frodo to avoid using it and to keep it secret. Frodo kept the Ring hidden for the next
17 years
, and the Ring gave him the same longevity it gave Bilbo.
