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Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer and voice actor. Known for his work with the Muppets, Linz's most prominent role is performing for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets.
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- 1989–present
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- June 28, 1967 (age 56), Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
25 Photos. Peter Linz was born on 28 June 1967 in Decatur, Georgia, USA. He is an actor, known for The Muppets (2011), Muppets Most Wanted (2014) and The Puzzle Place (1994). He has been married to Alice Dinnean since 2023. He was previously married to Marlene E. Rudy. More at IMDbPro. Contact info. Agent info. Resume. Born June 28, 1967.
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A native of Georgia, Peter Linz (b. June 28, 1967) began puppeteering at the age of 3. He entertained his first audience (a group of birthday partygoers) at the age of 8. He went on to graduate with a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
In 1991, Linz participated in the first O'Neill Puppetry Conference and was hired soon after as a performer for Sesame Street, often assisting and playing various Anything Muppets. Two of his best-known characters, however, emerged on the Disney Channel preschool program Bear in the Big Blue House in the form of a nervous mouse named Tutter and a playful otter named Pip. Linz was later cast as Walter, the newest addition to the Muppet troupe who was introduced in the film The Muppets.
After many years as a Sesame regular, Linz inherited the roles of Herry Monster in 2015, and Ernie in 2017. In the latter year, he also began performing several of the classic Muppet characters: Statler, Robin, Link Hogthrob, and Lips.
Linz has also created and led workshops in television puppetry under the auspices of the Jim Henson Company in Germany, China, Mexico and the United States. Outside of Henson, Linz and fellow Muppet performer Noel MacNeal have taught the "Beyond the Sock" puppetry workshop, held annually at the University of North Texas.
Linz has had great success outside of the Henson universe as well, performing in popular children's series such as Between the Lions (as Theo), The Puzzle Place (Skye), Blue's Room, The Book of Pooh, Cousin Skeeter, It's a Big, Big World (Snook), and Lomax, The Hound of Music (as the title character).
Linz performed on stage in the Tony award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q from 2003-2005 as puppet captain, ensemble member, and understudy for Princeton, Rod, Brian, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Bad Idea Bear #1.
•Sesame Street: Herry Monster (2015-present), Ernie (2017-present), Daniel (Julia's dad; online videos), Osvaldo, el Gruñón (1990s), Elmore, Howard, Organ Grinder, Chicken Licken, Tyrone, Seagull (Elmo's World), Luke Piewalker, Bacob, Irwin, Saul the Ball, Uncle Ernisimo, Yo-Yo (puppetry only), Honkers, Timmy Twiddlebug (1990s), Iago (Episode 3612), Additional Muppets
•••It's Not Easy Being Green: Goldfish
•A New Baby in My House: Princess Azalea
••Aliens in the Family: Varch, Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation, Yukkles, others
•Bear in the Big Blue House: Tutter, Pip, Jacques the Beaver, Luna (puppetry only), Shadow (puppetry only), Ray the Sun (puppetry only), Big Old Bullfrog, Jack the Dog (season 4), Puck, Skippy, Snook
•Telling the Truth: Leo's Brother
•After production wrapped on Bear in the Big Blue House, Linz kept props of Tutter's entry hall table with a lamp, the portrait of Grandma Flutter, the welcome mat, the stuffed kitty, and the bookshelf from Bear's hallway.
•Linz's twin daughters appeared prominently in Episode 4231 of Sesame Street.
1.Barretta Brothers episode 56 1:06 mark
2.Facebook post by Matt Vogel, April 25, 2012
3.The Barretta Brothers: Ep #49 Haunted Mansion Live Q&A!
4.Peter Linz interviewed for the Puppet Tears Podcast on Youtube, 1:17:20 - 1:18:20
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•Interviews: NPR (2002), LoHud (2010), accessAtlanta (2011)
•BroadwayWorld Photos
Jul 20, 2023 · Life & Style. Meet the Westchester Puppeteer Behind Muppets and Sesame Street. July 20, 2023 | By Paul Adler. Photo courtesy of Sesame Workshop. Legendary Sesame Street and Muppets puppeteer Peter Linz discusses his celebrated career, new Disney+ show, and why he loves living in Bedford.
In addition to performing various chickens, penguins, monsters, and a multitude of other characters, Linz gives life to Herry Monster and Ernie. Linz is also one of the six core Disney Muppet Performers. He performs Lips the trumpet player in the new Disney+ series, The Muppets Mayhem.
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Peter is an original cast member of the Tony Award-winnning musical, "Avenue Q" and continues to be the. 'Puppet Coach' for the Off-Broadway and touring productions. He has recently wrapped production on a new feature film with Muppets Studios in which he stars as the new Muppet, Walter. Look for "The Muppets" in theaters November 23, 2011!
Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer and voice actor. Known for his work with the Muppets, Linz's most prominent role is performing for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets.
