Brody the Bear
Brody the Bear was a male Kodiak bear and animal actor.
Background
The bear was raised and trained by his owners, Jeff and the late Leanne Watson, since he was 8 weeks old and weighed less than 10 pounds. The Watsons acquired Brody from animal trainer and cinematographer Lloyd Beebe who operated the Olympic Game Farm and managed animal actors for Disney. Brody and the Watsons traveled throughout the United States educating the public about bears and safety.His first television appearance was on Good Morning America at the age of 12 weeks. He appeared in numerous films, television shows, commercials and print ads and appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine.
Brody was sponsored by Berne Apparel, a manufacturer of outdoor work apparel, as their live mascot and is pictured in the company's corporate logo and other marketing materials.
Filmography
| Television | Films | Commercials |
| Promised Land | Grizzly Park | Rice Krispie Treats |
| Twice in a Lifetime | The Lil' River Rats and the Adventure of the Lost Treasure | Energizer |
| Good Morning America | You Just Have to Love Bears | Berne Apparel |
| The Tonight Show | "Cute as a Cub" | AEG - Europe |
| The Today Show | Wild Babies of Yellowstone | Marlboro Adventure Team |
| Animal Face-Off | Wild America - credits footage | Marlboro Adventure Gear |
| Corwin's Quest | Warner Bros. - vocal | Associated Food Stores |
| Real TV | P.T. Barnum - Simon Wincer | |
| Hardball with Chris Matthews | Anatomy of a Grizzly Attack |