Biography
Manis was a trained orangutan that played Clyde as Clint Eastwood's sidekick in the 1978 box office hit Every Which Way But Loose. Its 1980 sequel, Any Which Way You Can (1980), did not feature Manis, as the "child actor" had grown too much between productions. In the sequel, two orangutans, C.J. and Buddha, shared the role.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Orangutan
Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Orangutan (uncredited)
When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheel...
Going Ape!
1981
as Main Monkey
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: ...
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
as Clyde
Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies. And he lives with a 165-pound ora...