By Suzanna Bowling and Uggie
One of the most beloved dogs in the world right now is the scene stealing Jack Russell in the Weinstein Production of The Artist. Uggie, born in 2002 is an actor famous for his roles in Mr. Fix It, Water for Elephants, and now the Academy’s silent nominee. He was adopted and saved from being sent to a dog pound by animal trainer Omar Von Muller. This veteran of films started his career with a touring dog talent show and in commercials before moving into the celluloid industry. Uggie was presented with the Palm Dog Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Sadly the canine star is bravely struggling with a neurological disorder and was throughout the filming of the Oscar favorite. Just after the nominations, the 10-year-old Jack Russell announced his retirement from feature filmmaking and will do so after the awards ceremony. He lends a paw to host Billy Crystal. Just now reaching his potential, Uggie will take his final bow wow at the Oscars on February 26th. T2C had a chance to interview this showbiz trouper.
T2C: How does it feel to be so beloved for your role in The Artist?
Uggie: It feels great, all this attention gives me the shivers..(BOLbark out loud).
T2C: You won “The Palm Dog Award” at Cannes. Do you feel you have been discriminated against in the Best Supporting Actor category for the Oscars?
Uggie: No, not really. I am happy with my Golden Collar Award nominations!
T2C: Who is your favorite leading actor or actress?
Uggie: My favorite leading actor and actress are Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. Jean gave me lots of sausages and Bérénice let me give her lots of kisses.
T2C: I hear that you are retiring. If you weren’t, who would you have liked to work with?
Uggie: Snoop Dawg..
T2C: What role would you have most wanted to play?
Uggie: The gangster dawg.
T2C: Who did you admire growing up?
Uggie: I admired Eddie the Jack from Frasier, Milo the Jack from The Mask, and all the Jacks that played in the TV series Wishbone.
T2C: How did you get started?
Uggie: I started as a street performer at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Ca.
T2C: Your little brother Dash is about to take your place. What are your words of advice?
Uggie: Good luck in trying to fill in my shoes (bol).
T2C: With Fashion Week coming up, what will the best dressed dog wear to the Oscars? Any Harry Winston?
Uggie: Robert Graham is a favorite.
T2C: Who is your date for the Oscars?
Uggie: I’d like to take the cute Frenchie from Modern Family. . .I think her name is Stella.
T2C: What would you like the world to know about you?
Uggie: I’d like the world to know that my paws are well set on the ground…
Posted by Suzanna Bowling
on February 14, 2012. Filed under Celebrity Interviews,ENTERTAIMENT,Movies.
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