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Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Frank Oz born Richard Frank Oznowicz; is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop Of Horrors remake and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is also the operator and voice of Yoda in the Star Wars series.

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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

2024

as Self

Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

2024

as Mind Cop Dave (voice)

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

2024

as Self - Director

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022

as Grover (voice) / Cookie Monster (voice) / others (voice)

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi

2022

as Yoda (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Echoes of Violence

Echoes of Violence

2021

as Dante

Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge

Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge

2020

as Yoda (voice)

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020

as Himself

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019

as Yoda (voice)

Knives Out

Knives Out

2019

as Alan Stevens

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

2019

as Cookie Monster

Howard

Howard

2018

as Self (archive footage)

The Director and the Jedi

The Director and the Jedi

2018

as Self

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017

as Yoda (voice)

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

2017

as Himself

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015

as Yoda (archive sound) (uncredited)

The Great Gilly Hopkins

The Great Gilly Hopkins

2015

as Cookie Monster (voice)

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015

as Self - Friend & Muppet Performer

Inside Out

Inside Out

2015

as Subconscious Guard Dave (voice)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

as Self

Star Wars Rebels

Star Wars Rebels

2014

as Yoda (voice)

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011

as Self

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

2007

as Himself

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

as Bert (voice)

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

2006

as Self

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

2006

as Grover (voice)

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2006

as Self

Zathura: A Space Adventure

Zathura: A Space Adventure

2005

as Robot (voice)

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005

as Yoda (voice)

Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101

2004

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Muppet Music Moments

Muppet Music Moments

2004

as Self

When Star Wars Ruled the World

When Star Wars Ruled the World

2004

as Self

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004

as Self

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004

as Grover (voice) (archive footage)

The Story of Star Wars

The Story of Star Wars

2004

as Yoda (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004

as Cookie Monster (voice)

Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

2003

as Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003

as Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)

Films Are Not Released, They Escape

Films Are Not Released, They Escape

2002

as Self

From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'

From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II'

2002

as Self / Yoda

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002

as Bert / Cookie Monster (credit song) / T-Shirt Salesman / Fat Blue Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002

as Yoda (voice)

I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

2002

as Self

Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc.

2001

as Jeff Fungus (voice)

The Beginning: Making Episode I

The Beginning: Making Episode I

2001

as Self

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Sam the Eagle / Animal / Wolf

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

as Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999

as Yoda (voice)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Sam the Eagle

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

1999

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Sam the Eagle

CinderElmo

CinderElmo

1999

as Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

1998

as Self

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

1998

as Grover (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

as Grover / Cookie Monster / Bert (voice)

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998

as Warden

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

1997

as Bert (voice)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

1997

as Bert ("Naptime") (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Cookie Monster (voice)

Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

1996

as Animal / Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

1996

as Cookie Monster / Green (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

1996

as Cookie Monster

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

1994

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear (voice)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Bert / Grover (archive footage)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

1993

as Grover

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992

as 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)

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992

as Pathologist

Muppet*Vision 3D

Muppet*Vision 3D

1991

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Construction Worker (voice)

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / ... (voice)

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

1990

as Miss Piggy (voice)

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990

as Self

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1990

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

1990

as Cookie Monster (voice) / Grover (voice) / Clancy (voice)

50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration

50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration

1989

as Miss Piggy

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

1989

as Self

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

1989

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

Free to Be... a Family

Free to Be... a Family

1988

as Miss Piggy (voice)

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

1988

as Muppet Performer

The Best of Ernie and Bert

The Best of Ernie and Bert

1988

as Bert

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

1988

as Fozzie Bear (voice)

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

as Various Characters

Sesame Street: Sing Along

Sesame Street: Sing Along

1987

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

as The Wiseman

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

1986

as Cookie Monster/Bert/Grover/Princess Penelope (voice)

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Animal / Grover / Cookie Monster / Marvin Suggs

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

1986

as Bert / Grover (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Cookie Monster (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Tallest and Smallest People (Bedtime Stories & Songs) (voice)

Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

1985

as Test Monitor

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

1985

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear (voice)

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

1985

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985

as Cookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)

Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures

1985

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal

The Muppet Revue

The Muppet Revue

1985

as Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy (voice)

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985

as Miss Piggy (voice)

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

1985

as Miss Piggy (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

1984

as Frank Oz (self)

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983

as Self

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

1983

as Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)

Trading Places

Trading Places

1983

as Corrupt Cop

Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

1983

as Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983

as Yoda (voice)

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Gramps (voice)

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

1983

as Himself

Muppet Breakthrough

Muppet Breakthrough

1983

as Grump

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982

as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

1982

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)

I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty

1982

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear (voice)

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982

as Miss Piggy (voice)

Return of the Ewok

Return of the Ewok

1982

as Yoda (voice)

Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981

as Self

Muppet Side Splitter

Muppet Side Splitter

1981

as Grump (voice)

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981

as Mr. Collins / Miss Piggy (archive footage)

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as Yoda

The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980

as Corrections Officer

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as Yoda (Voice)

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

as Various Muppets

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

1979

as Grover / Cookie Monster / Bert (archive footage)

The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show

1979

as Self / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)

Let's Have the Dam Break

Let's Have the Dam Break

1979

as Grump

Grump Critic

Grump Critic

1979

as Grump

Meal Break

Meal Break

1979

as Grump

Muppet Breaker Upper

Muppet Breaker Upper

1979

as Grump / Quongo

Muppet Gimme a Break

Muppet Gimme a Break

1979

as Grump

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

as Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)

Hip Hip Parade!

Hip Hip Parade!

1978

as Fozzie Bear

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

as Chuck (voice)

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976

as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

as Sam the Eagle (voice)

Just a Few Announcements

Just a Few Announcements

1975

as Sam the Eagle

The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975

as Sam the Eagle

Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

1974

as Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)

Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

1973

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972

as Rat (voice)

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

as Gawain (voice)

Great Performances

Great Performances

1971

as Self

Great Performances

Great Performances

1971

as Miss Piggy (voice)

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

as Thig/Skippity/Hoppity/Boppity/Snerf (voice)

The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets

1970

as Himself

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969

as Bert

Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1969

Sesame Street Pitch Reel

Sesame Street Pitch Reel

1969

as Scoop / Beautiful Day Monster (voice)

Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

1969

as Stepsister #1/Splurge (voice)

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

1969

as Self

The Paperwork Explosion

The Paperwork Explosion

1967

Time Piece

Time Piece

1965

as Messenger boy

The Oscars

The Oscars

1953

as Self

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame