| Other name | Aragon |
|---|---|
| Species | Felis catus |
| Breed | Bengal cat |
| Sex | Male |
| Known for | Portraying Lord Tubbington on Glee |
| Owner | CeCe Card |
| Residence | Newport Beach, California |
Lord Tubbington, also known as Aragon, was a Bengal cat best known for portraying the character of the same name on the Fox television series Glee and for local public appearances with his owner in Southern California. [1] [2] He lived with handler CeCe Card in Newport Beach, California. [3] [4]
Aragon was adopted by CeCe Card in 2005 from a rescue organization on the East Coast of the United States. Originally named Aragorn due to his size, he was relocated to Laguna Beach, California and subsequently to Newport Beach. [5] Card managed the animal's socialization and leash training to acclimatize him to public environments and noise. [1]
Aragon was recruited by a talent scout from the animal agency Paws For Effect while walking in Laguna Beach. This led to his casting as the character Lord Tubbington on Glee . [1] [6] [7] In addition to his recurring role on the series, Aragon appeared in a commercial for Verizon iPad commercial and a video production for the web series Ghost Ghirls . [1] He also appeared as a celebrity animal guest at the Animal Health Institute's annual Pet Night on Capitol Hill. [3] [4]
Aragon's owner was Card, and his family members included Krista and his cat sister named Lady Beatrice. His death occurred on December 12, 2018, at the age of 14. [8] [9]