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Mitzi (1958–1972) was a female bottlenose dolphin trained by Milton Santini at his facility in Grassy Key, Florida. She gained fame for starring as the titular character in the 1963 film "Flipper," which helped popularize dolphins in marine entertainment and media. Unlike other dolphins used in the subsequent television series, Mitzi performed the primary role in the original film. She lived out her life at Santini's Porpoise School, which later became the Dolphin Research Center, serving as a major attraction.
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Who was Mitzi the dolphin?
Mitzi was a female bottlenose dolphin trained by Milton Santini at his facility in Grassy Key, Florida. She became widely known after playing the title role in the 1963 film Flipper.
Was Mitzi the same dolphin seen in Flipper?
Mitzi was the principal dolphin associated with the title character in the 1963 film Flipper. The movie helped turn trained dolphins into major figures in marine entertainment.
When did Mitzi live?
Mitzi lived from 1958 to 1972. Her public fame came mainly from the 1963 film and the publicity surrounding dolphin performances.
Who trained Mitzi?
Milton Santini trained Mitzi at his dolphin facility in Grassy Key, Florida. Santini's work became part of the marine-entertainment culture that surrounded Flipper.
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