The Academy - #TBT: Jean Dujardin, Oscar winner for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his part in "The Artist, " and Uggie the dog backstage during the 84th
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French actor Jean Dujardin accepts the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the film "The Artist" at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED
The Academy - Jean Dujardin took home the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role. With a thick accent he began his acceptance speech by saying: "Thank you. Oui! I love your
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Jean Dujardin holds his Best Actor Oscar for the film "The Artist" backstage at the 84th Academy Awards at the Hollywood and Highlands Center in Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. UPI/Jim
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