Watch Uggie in “The Artist” trailer below. When the fire broke out, Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, was inside the apartment with his owner, silent film star George Valentin. But he was very smart and very willing to work,” the animal trainer said.Īfter retiring from the film industry at age 10, he spent his senior years living with Muller, his family and six other dogs in North Hollywood. “He was a crazy, very energetic puppy, and who knows what would have happened to him if he gone to the dog pound. Uggie was rejected by two owners and on his way to the pound before animal trainer Omar Von Muller took him in. Like Uggie, each of them is a star–they just need a loving home where they can shine.”Īlso Read: Uggie, Dog From 'The Artist,' Headed for Doggie Retirement “His remarkable life is a reminder that countless dogs and cats are waiting in animal shelters for someone to “discover” them. But it wasn't until the lively Jack Russell terrier landed the role of sidekick to actor Jean Dujardin in silent film 'The Artist' that he. Uggie, a Jack Russell terrier, was put down last week in LA following a battle with prostate. At 10 years old, Uggie has a long show business resume.

“Uggie was the first dog to have his paw prints added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame - and he will forever leave his mark on our hearts,” PETA said in a statement Wednesday. The Artist The canine star of Oscar-winning film The Artist has died in Los Angeles aged 13. He was also spokesdog for PETA in an ad campaign that encouraged potential dog owners to adopt from shelters. The canine star had his paw prints immortalized on Hollywood Boulevard in a special ceremony outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. 617 275K views 11 years ago Uggie the Jack Russell, who stars in the silent film 'The Artist', stole the show at the Golden Globes.

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