Frank Oz
Biography
Frank Richard Oznowicz (born May 25, 1944), known professionally as Frank Oz, is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor, and puppeteer. He is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for directing films, including the Little Shop Of Horrors remake and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is also the operator and voice of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise.
Known for
Works
- 2024
Jim Henson Idea ManActing · Self - 2008
LeverageDirecting - 2007
Death at a FuneralDirecting - 2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithActing · Yoda (voice) - 2002
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesActing · Yoda (voice) - 2001
Monsters, Inc.Acting · Jeff Fungus (voice) - 1999
BowfingerDirecting - 1999
Muppets from SpaceActing · Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice) - 1996
Muppet Treasure IslandActing · Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice) - 1992
The Muppet Christmas CarolActing · Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice) - 1988
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirecting - 1984
The Muppets Take ManhattanActing · Directing · Writing · Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice) - 1983
Return of the JediActing · Yoda (voice) - 1982
The Dark CrystalActing · Directing · Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain - 1981
The Great Muppet CaperActing · Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Gramps / Swedish Chef (voice) - 1980
The Empire Strikes BackActing · Yoda (Voice) - 1979
The Muppet MovieActing · Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)