Frank Oz
Frank Oz is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and actor best known for performing Muppet characters including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Cookie Monster, as well as Yoda in the Star Wars films.
He later directed comedies like *Little Shop of Horrors* and *What About Bob?* The name appears in credits and entertainment journalism: Frank Oz gave Yoda his distinctive voice and mannerisms.
- GroverA traditional male name
- Cookie MonsterRavenous blue puppet
- BertMasculine name, often shortened
- Sesame StreetEducational children's television program
Miss Piggy · Fozzie Bear · Yoda · The Muppet Show · puppetry · characterization · improvisation · ensemble
Worn figure you animate
- lip syncMouthing to recorded audio
- character voiceUnique speech of fictional persona
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
Jim Henson · dexterity · storytelling · theatrical performance
- Jedi MasterHighest Force-user rank
- Empire Strikes BackMiddle space opera sequel
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- prequelsWorks depicting earlier events
Dagobah · Luke Skywalker · George Lucas · Phantom Menace · iconic voice · Jedi Council
Broke Hollywood hustler
- The Dark Crystal1982 puppet fantasy film
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- Steve Martin
- Bill Murray
Jim Henson
- GroverA traditional male name
- Cookie MonsterRavenous blue puppet
- BertMasculine name, often shortened
Miss Piggy · Fozzie Bear · Yoda · Sesame Street · The Muppet Show · puppetry · characterization · improvisation · ensemble · comedy
hand puppet
Worn figure you animate
- lip syncMouthing to recorded audio
- character voiceUnique speech of fictional persona
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
improvisation · Jim Henson · dexterity · storytelling · theatrical performance
Yoda
- Jedi MasterHighest Force-user rank
- Empire Strikes BackMiddle space opera sequel
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
Dagobah · Luke Skywalker · George Lucas · prequels · Phantom Menace · iconic voice · Jedi Council
Bowfinger
Broke Hollywood hustler
- The Dark Crystal1982 puppet fantasy film
- comedyWork meant to amuse
Steve Martin · Bill Murray · Michael Caine · Rick Moranis · Eddie Murphy
- star wars actorsMark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley