Typhoon

Actor

Biography

Typhoon is a baboon most famous for the lead role in the classic horror film Shakma. Its handler was Gerry Therrien. Typhoon also played a supporting role in The Fly (1986) and portrayed sidekick Boon in Unmasking The Idol & Order of the Black Eagle. When asked what its favorite performance had been, Typhoon gesticulated it had been the latter, because of the stunts involved.

Filmography (4)

• The Fly (1986, ★ 7.4)
• Shakma (1990, ★ 5.4)
• Unmasking the Idol (1986, ★ 3.7)
• The Order of the Black Eagle (1987, ★ 3.6)