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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
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- Oakland City College
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.
- May 25, 1944
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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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...
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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.
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...
