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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 puppeteered iconic characters such as Yoda, Miss Piggy, and Cookie Monster. 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
Frank Oz was one of the main performers on The Muppet Show, performing several of the show's stars. Oz performed Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal, as well as secondary characters Sam the Eagle, George the Janitor and Marvin Suggs.
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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Learn about Frank Oz, the voice behind the Muppets and Yoda, and his career as a director and performer. Follow him on Twitter @TheFrankOzJam for updates and insights.
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In part one of this interview, the legendary Frank Oz talks about the challenges of bringing the original Yoda puppet to life in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the story behind his...
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