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==In media== This section deals with notable cat characters that appear in media works of fiction including film, television, animation, and puppetry. Any character that appears in several pieces of media will be listed only once, under the earliest work. ===In film=== {{Main|List of fictional cats in film}} <!--Please DON'T add any characters here, this table should only include the top 2-3 most notable characters, any others should be added to the sub-article. Thanks!--> {|class="wikitable sortable" !Character !Origin !Notes |- |[[Mr. Bigglesworth]] |''[[Austin Powers (film series)|Austin Powers]]'' |A parody of Blofeld's cat from James Bond films |- |[[That Darn Cat! (1965 film)#Plot and cast|DC]] |''[[That Darn Cat! (1965 film)|That Darn Cat!]]'' |A wily, adventurous Siamese tomcat who lives with two young women, suburbanite sisters Ingrid and Patti Randall, whose parents are traveling abroad at the time of the story. In the 1997 [[That Darn Cat (1997 film)|remake]] the cat is a grey and white tabby. |- |Filby |''[[Primer (film)|Primer]]'' |Aaron’s cat. When missing, called by name by Aaron and Abe during the fountain scene.<ref name=universe >{{cite web|author1=Tim S|title=The Primer Universe: The Time Machine|url=http://theprimeruniverse.blogspot.com/2009/05/thw-time-machine-2002.html|website=The Primer Universe|access-date=9 July 2015|date=5 May 2009}}</ref> Filby is most likely named after a character in the science fiction novel, ''[[The Time Machine]]'', written by H.G. Wells in 1894.<ref name=universe /><ref>{{cite web|title=Free Study Guide for The Time Machine by H. G. Wells-Book Summary (Characters)|url=http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Time_Machine/Time_Machine02.html|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> |- |Jake |''[[The Cat from Outer Space]]'' |A cat-like alien. His real name is Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7. |- |[[Puss in Boots (Shrek)|Puss in Boots]] |''[[Shrek 2]]'' |A cat from the [[Shrek (franchise)|''Shrek'' franchise]], voiced by [[List of Antonio Banderas performances|Antonio Banderas]] in English, Italian, and Spanish in the following films: ''[[Shrek 2]]'' and ''Far Far Away Idol'' in 2004, ''[[Shrek the Third]]'' (2007), ''[[Shrek Forever After]]'' (2010), ''[[Puss in Boots (2011 film)|Puss in Boots]]'' (2011), ''[[Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos]]'' (2012), and ''[[Puss in Boots: The Last Wish]]'' (2022). Puss was voiced by Eric Bauza in the six-season series ''The Adventures of Puss in Boots'', and by [[André Sogliuzzo|Andé Sogliuzzo]] and Christian Lanz in the video games. Sogliuzzo also voiced Puss in the series of one-minute web videos by DreamWorkstv in which Puss gives advice to viewers, ''NEW Puss in Boots!'' by Peacock Kids on YouTube.<ref name=":4" /> |- |Pyewacket |''[[Bell, Book and Candle]]'' |Siamese cat and [[familiar spirit|familiar]] of Gillian Holroyd ([[Kim Novak]]), who is a witch |- |[[Smarf]] |''[[Too Many Cooks (short)|Too Many Cooks]]'' |An anthropomorphic cat puppet used in the short, a parody of various other puppets used in sitcoms. |} ===In television=== {{Main|List of fictional cats in television}} [[Puss in Boots (Shrek)|Puss in Boots]] is the orange, domestic shorthair tabby cat who is a DreamWorks character from ''[[Shrek 2]],'' and ''[[Puss in Boots (2011 film)|Puss in Boots]]'' of 2011 who appears in the streaming television series, ''[[The Adventures of Puss in Boots]]'' (2015-2018). Puss was voiced by [[Eric Bauza]] in this six-season series that streamed on Netflix as a spin-off of the 2011 movie, and the [[Shrek (franchise)|''Shrek'' franchise]]. The series was also cablecast on a kids network. The DreamWorks' Puss in Boots speaks English with an endearing Spanish accent. On television, the movie, ''Puss in Boots'' (2011) was streamed on both Amazon and Netflix. The DreamWorks version of Puss in Boots is a cat from the [[Shrek (franchise)|''Shrek'' franchise]], who is also the protagonist of ''[[Puss in Boots (2011 film)|Puss in Boots]]'' (2011). Puss in Boots was voiced by [[List of Antonio Banderas performances|Antonio Banderas]] in English, Italian, and Spanish in the following films: ''[[Shrek 2]]'', and ''[[Far far away idol|Far Far Away Idol]]'' in 2004, ''[[Shrek the Third]]'' (2007), ''[[Shrek Forever After]]'' (2010), ''[[Puss in Boots (2011 film)|Puss in Boots]]'' (2011), ''[[Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos]]'' (2012), and ''[[Puss in Boots: The Last Wish]]'' (2022). Puss was voiced by Eric Bauza in the six-season series that appeared on Netflix, and cable tv, ''The Adventures of Puss in Boots.'' Puss was voiced by [[André Sogliuzzo|Andé Sogliuzzo]],<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Andre-Sogliuzzo|title=Andre Sogliuzzo|publisher=Behind the Voice Actors|access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref> and Christian Lanz<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Christian-Lanz/|title=Christian Lanz|publisher=Behind the Voice Actors|access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref> in the video games, and in the series of one-minute web-videos by DreamWorkstv wherein Puss gives advice to his fans, called ''NEW Puss in Boots!'' by Peacock Kids on YouTube.[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMdKMaqxA079x7zFHSjzBEZwC6K6CMlt4]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=NEW Puss in Boots! |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMdKMaqxA079x7zFHSjzBEZwC6K6CMlt4 |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref><!--Please DON'T add any characters here, this table should only include the top 2-3 most notable characters, any others should be added to the sub-article. Thanks!--> {|class="wikitable sortable" !Character !Origin !Notes |- |[[Cat (Red Dwarf)|The Cat]] |''[[Red Dwarf]]'' |A ''Felis Sapiens'' which evolved from a domestic housecat, is played by [[Danny John-Jules]] in the BBC TV [[science fiction]] [[Situation comedy|sitcom]]. |- |[[Spot (cat)|Spot]] |''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' |[[Data (Star Trek)|Data]]'s [[Somali (cat)|Somali]] cat seen in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]].''<ref name=FK>{{citation|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SQMQQyIaACYC&pg=PA106|title=The Greenwood encyclopedia of science fiction and fantasy|volume=1 |author=Fiona Kelleghan|chapter=Cats| pages=105–107|isbn=978-0-313-32951-7|year=2005|publisher=Greenwood Press }}</ref> Later appearances of Spot show an orange mackerel tabby with no reason given for the significant change. Spot's gender is usually given as male, but Spot is a female in the episode "[[Genesis (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Genesis]]" and gives birth to a litter of kittens. Spot is a male in ''[[Star Trek Generations]]''. |} ===On stage=== {{main|Jellicle cats}} <!--Please DON'T add any characters here, this table should only include the top 2-3 most notable characters, any others should be added to the sub-article. Thanks!--> The stage [[musical theatre|musical]] ''[[Cats (musical)|Cats]]'' features many feline characters known as Jellicle cats. ===In animation=== {{Main|List of fictional cats in animation}} <!-- Please DON'T add any characters here, this table should only include the top 2-3 most notable characters, any others should be added to the sub-article. Thanks!--> {|class="wikitable sortable" !Character !Origin !Notes |- |[[Sailor Moon|Artemis]] |[[Sailor Moon]] |A white cat who is a close friend of Princess Serenity and [[Sailor Venus]] and their subsequent reincarnations, and the lover of Luna and the father of Diana |- |"Baby Puss" |''[[The Flintstones]]'' | A saber tooth tiger housecat that is seen in the beginning of the episodes going with the Flintstones and Dino to the movies; a running gag is at the end of the episode Fred puts the cat out, who runs back inside and puts Fred out. Rarely seen outside this role in the series except three episodes. |- |Cake |''[[Adventure Time]]'' |A gender/species swapped version of "Jake the dog" from the Cartoon Network show ''Adventure Time'' |- |Felix |''[[Felix the Cat]]'' |A black cat and "one of the most recognized cartoon characters in film history."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cart |first1=Michael |title=The Cat With the Killer Personality |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/03/31/books/the-cat-with-the-killer-personality.html?scp=10&sq=Felix%20the%20Cat&st=cse |website=The New York Times |access-date=30 November 2019 |date=31 March 1991}}</ref> |- |[[List of The Amazing World of Gumball characters#Gumball Watterson|Gumball Watterson]] |''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' | A 12-year-old [[anthropomorphic]] blue cat, who is the titular character |- |[[MC Skat Kat]] |''[[Opposites Attract]]'' |Anthropomorphic cat rapper and leader of the [[MC Skat Kat|Stray Mob]] that sings and dances with [[Paula Abdul]]. |- |Leo |''[[Blinky Bill’s Extraordinary Balloon Adventure]]'' | |- |[[Sailor Moon|Luna]] |[[Sailor Moon]] |A black cat who is a close friend of [[Sailor Moon (character)|Princess Serenity]] and her reincarnations, and the lover of Artemis and the mother of Diana |- |Susie McCallister |''[[Summer Camp Island]]'' | |- | Stimpy |''[[The Ren & Stimpy Show]]'' | A dimwitted and happy-go-lucky rotund [[Manx cat]] with red and white fur, white gloves, a large blue nose. |- |[[Sylvester (Looney Tunes)|Sylvester]] |''[[Looney Tunes]]'' |Black and white cat who commonly carries out predatory schemes on [[Tweety]] and [[Speedy Gonzales]]. |- |[[Tom Cat|Tom]] |''[[Tom and Jerry]]'' |A gray/blue cat who has a love-hate relationship with [[Jerry Mouse]]. |} ===In video games=== {{Main|List of fictional cats in video games}}There are several [[Puss in Boots (video game)|Puss in Boots video games]] based on the 2011 film and others. Various actors did the voice. * ''[[Puss in Boots (video game)|Puss in Boots]]'', a video game based on the film, developed by [[Blitz Games]], and published by [[THQ]] on October 25, 2011 for [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo DS]]. It features support for [[Kinect]] and [[PlayStation Move]] on the respective platforms. * ''[[Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots]]'', a ''Puss in Boots''-themed ''[[Fruit Ninja]]'' video game, which was released on October 20, 2011, on the [[App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store]], and was released for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices on November 28, 2011, on the Amazon Appstore.
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