Bart the Bear

Biography

Bart the Bear was born on January 19, 1977, at the Baltimore Zoo, and was trained by his owners Doug and Lynne Seus using a reward and praise system. A film debut in Windwalker (1981) marked the beginning of his illustrious career, which included notable roles in The Edge (1997), White Fang, and Legends of the Fall. The Bear's size, reaching 9' 7.5" tall and 1,500 pounds, was a notable aspect of his performances.