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Frank Oz (born Frank Richard Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is an American puppeteer, filmmaker and actor. He is best known for his involvement with Jim Henson and George Lucas through the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Star Wars, as well as his directorial work in feature films and theater.
Frank Oz is a versatile performer who has voiced and operated iconic characters such as Yoda, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear. He has also directed several films, including The Dark Crystal and Little Shop of Horrors.
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Frank Oz is a puppeteer, director and actor who voiced and performed Yoda in Star Wars and many other Muppets. Learn about his life, career, family and trivia on IMDb.
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May 25, 1944), better known as Frank Oz, is one of the foremost Muppet performers and Jim Henson 's closest collaborator. Oz and Henson performed some of the most famous Muppet comedy teams -- Oz was Bert to Henson's Ernie, and Miss Piggy to Henson's Kermit the Frog.
Mar 22, 2018 · Frank Oz, the voice of Yoda and Miss Piggy, talks about his new documentary that features five original Muppet performers sharing stories and footage of Jim Henson. He also reveals how he created his iconic characters, why The Muppets were never for kids, and how he edited the film.
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Jan 28, 2021 · The director and puppeteer reflects on his six decades of work, from Muppets to Star Wars to his acclaimed collaboration with magician Derek DelGaudio. He also shares his thoughts on the Disney-era Muppets and the viral sensation of Baby Yoda.
Frank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer. He is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for directing films, including the Star Wars series.