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'''Cosmo''' is a [[dog|canine]] actor. He is a [[Jack Russell Terrier]] that is best known for his roles in the movies ''[[Hotel for Dogs (film)|Hotel for Dogs]]'' and ''[[Beginners]]''. He was adopted from a breed rescue society by animal trainer Mathilda DeCagny. |
'''Cosmo''' is a [[dog|canine]] actor. He is a [[Jack Russell Terrier]] that is best known for his roles in the movies ''[[Hotel for Dogs (film)|Hotel for Dogs]]'' and ''[[Beginners]]''. He was adopted from a breed rescue society by animal trainer Mathilda DeCagny. |
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Species | Dog |
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Breed | Jack Russell Terrier |
Sex | Male |
Born | Unknown (Adopted 2007) |
Nation from | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Hotel for Dogs and Beginners |
Owner | Mathilda DeCagny |
Cosmo is a canine actor. He is a Jack Russell Terrier that is best known for his roles in the movies Hotel for Dogs and Beginners. He was adopted from a breed rescue society by animal trainer Mathilda DeCagny.
Early life and career[edit]
Cosmo was adopted by dog trainer Mathilda DeCagny from a Jack Russell rescue society in 2007. DeCagny had previously owned and trained other Jack Russell dog actors Moose and his son Enzo, who had played Eddie in Frasier.[1] DeCagny described Cosmo as being skittish and lacking confidence when she first adopted him, but he was very friendly towards people and very playful.[2] When not appearing in films, Cosmo lives with DeCagny and her family in Venice, California.[3]
While on the books of Hollywood pet agency Birds and Animals Unlimited,[4] he made his on screen debut in Hotel for Dogs where he played "Friday".[1] Of the seventy dogs hired for the film, including two doubles for his role, he was described as producer Ivan Reitman's favourite.[5] He subsequently appeared in Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
In Beginners, his fur was dyed using non-toxic vegetable colouring to make him look more similar to Bowser, a dog owned by writer/director Mike Mills as the story was based on Mills' early life.[1] Working with Cosmo inspired actor Ewan McGregor to get a dog of his own. "I was looking for a replacement for Cosmo because I couldn’t stand the idea of not having him around," said McGregor,[1] who adopted a poodle mix called Sid. "I found my dog on the last day of the shoot. He is gorgeous and my little Cosmo replacement."[1] McGregor stated that he takes Sid for walks with DeCagny and Cosmo in Venice on occasion.[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Frame Grab: Who's that adorable dog in 'Beginners'?". Los Angeles Times. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ "Beginners' Animal Trainer Extraordinaire". The Bark. Summer 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ "Cast and Crew: Cosmo". Focus Features. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ Szabo, Julia (18 January 2009). "Mutts for Film". New York Post. Paul Carlucci. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ Berkowitz, Lana (13 January 2009). "Stars of 'Hotel for Dogs' are ready for their close-ups". Houston Chronicle. Jack Sweeney. Retrieved 24 September 2011.