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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.
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- 1961–present
- United States
- Oakland City College
Frank Oz. Actor. Additional Crew. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:28. Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge (2020) 99+ Videos. 99+ Photos. Frank Richard Oznowicz was born in Hereford, England to puppeteers Frances and Isidore Oznowicz. His family moved to Montana in 1951, eventually settling in Oakland, California.
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Learn about the life and career of Frank Oz, a renowned puppeteer, director and voice actor. He is best known for his work with Jim Henson and George Lucas, creating iconic characters such as Yoda, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear.
- May 25, 1944
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Aug 30, 2021 · Frank Oz on life as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and Yoda: ‘I’d love to do the Muppets again but Disney doesn’t want me’. Hadley Freeman. He played some of the most memorable characters of all time...
Jan 28, 2021 · The director and puppeteer talks about his singular career, from his collaboration with Derek DelGaudio to his roles as Yoda and Cookie Monster. He reflects on his long run as a filmmaker, his passion for breaking the form, and his views on identity and labels.
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The official website of Frank Oz, the legendary puppeteer and director who created the characters of Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Animal, and Yoda. Find out what's happening with him, his projects, and his social media updates.
Dec 18, 2021 · Frank Oz pulls back the curtain, giving new insight into his classic film, which the director says he was only able to pull off thanks to the tutelage of the legendary Jim Henson. By Ryan...
