Peter the Great
Known for Acting · 6 credits
- Died
- 1926-06-10
- Place of birth
- Germany
- Also known as
- Peter von Ostoeck
Biography
Peter the Great was a remarkably intelligent German-born German shepherd, who after two years of training at the Berlin Police Academy, was brought to Hollywood to perform in movies.
In 1926, after appearing in several Hollywood features, Peter was shot and killed during a possible alcohol fueled dispute between his master and another dog fancier. A jury later awarded Peter's owner, who had asked for a quarter of a million dollars, $100,000 plus $25,000 in punitive damages, a record at that time for the slaying of a dog. In 1931 another jury found that "No dog can be considered in the same category as a human" and declared the 1927 damage award as grossly excessive.
Known For
The Silent Accuser
1924
as Himself
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025
Wild Justice
1925
as Arno, the Dog
The Sign of the Claw
1926
as Peter
King of the Pack
1926
as King
Every Dog Has His Day: Ilak’s Birthday
1925
as Peter the Great
Movies (6)
The Silent Accuser
1924
as Himself
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025
Wild Justice
1925
as Arno, the Dog
The Sign of the Claw
1926
as Peter
King of the Pack
1926
as King
Every Dog Has His Day: Ilak’s Birthday
1925
as Peter the Great
About Peter the Great
Peter the Great was a remarkably intelligent German-born German shepherd, who after two years of training at the Berlin Police Academy, was brought to Hollywood to perform in movies. In 1926, after appearing in several Hollywood features, Peter was shot and killed during a possible alcohol fueled dispute between his master and another dog fancier. A jury later awarded Peter's owner, who had asked for a quarter of a million dollars, $100,000 plus $25,000 in punitive damages, a record at that time for the slaying of a dog. In 1931 another jury f… With 6 credits spanning from 1924 to 2025, Peter the Great has appeared in 6 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peter the Great Movies
- The Silent Accuser (1924) — as Himself
- Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928) (2025)
- Wild Justice (1925) — as Arno, the Dog
- The Sign of the Claw (1926) — as Peter
- King of the Pack (1926) — as King
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