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Frank Oz (born Frank Richard Oznowicz; [2] 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: The Muppet Show. 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. As a teenager, he worked as an apprentice puppeteer at Children's Fairyland amusement park.
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Mar 22, 2018 · Frank Oz talks to us about the documentary ‘Muppet Guys Talking’ which brings together five of the original Muppet performers -- Jerry Nelson, Fran Brill, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta and Frank ...
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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...
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...
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Jan 28, 2021 · A Conversation With Frank Oz: ‘In & Of Itself,’ His Greatest Film Moments, Baby Yoda, and More. From his acclaimed collaboration with Derek DelGaudio to 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 'Dirty Rotten...
Oct 26, 2017 · Exclusive: Frank Oz on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Original Ending, ‘The Dark Crystal’ and Jim Henson. By Steven Weintraub. Published Oct 26, 2017. Check out our in-depth interview with director...
