Typhoon

Known For: Acting

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

1990

Shakma as Shakma

1987

The Order of the Black Eagle as Boon

1986

The Fly as Baboon (uncredited)
Unmasking the Idol as Boon