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<b>Breed:</b> Jack Russell terrier<br>
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<b>Scene-chewing moment:</b> Rescues despondent silent film star George Valentin from burning building.<br>
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<b>Emotional Range:</b> Loyal, playful, remains at his owner's side through thick and thin.<br>
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<b>Working for him:</b> He's a movie-star dog playing a movie-star dog. Meta-rrrrific!<br>
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<b>Working against him:</b> Movie is silent so we can't hear the full scope of his barks, yelps and growls.<br>
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<b>Oscar chances:</b> Jack Russell vote might split between him and Arthur. "Artist" momentum is with him though, and did take the Palm Dog prize at Cannes this year.

Uggie: 'The Artist'

( Peter Iovino / Weinstein Co. )

Breed: Jack Russell terrier

Scene-chewing moment: Rescues despondent silent film star George Valentin from burning building.

Emotional Range: Loyal, playful, remains at his owner's side through thick and thin.

Working for him: He's a movie-star dog playing a movie-star dog. Meta-rrrrific!

Working against him: Movie is silent so we can't hear the full scope of his barks, yelps and growls.

Oscar chances: Jack Russell vote might split between him and Arthur. "Artist" momentum is with him though, and did take the Palm Dog prize at Cannes this year.