Frank Oz

Born: 25th of May 1944 (81 years old)

Biography:
Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor, and puppetee. 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.

Frank Oz's Filmography

Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Mind Cop Dave (voice)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Yoda (voice)
Knives Out

Knives Out

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Alan Stevens
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Yoda (voice)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Yoda (archive sound) (uncredited)
Inside Out

Inside Out

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Subconscious Guard Dave (voice)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Self
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Bert (voice) (archive footage)
Zathura: A Space Adventure

Zathura: A Space Adventure

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Robot (voice)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Yoda (voice)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Yoda (voice)
Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc.

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Jeff Fungus (voice)
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Yoda (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Cookie Monster (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

  •   Movie
  • 1992
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)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Man putting money into donation bucket (uncredited)
Labyrinth

Labyrinth

  •   Movie
  • 1986
The Wiseman
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Trading Places

Trading Places

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Corrupt Cop
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Yoda (voice)
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

  •   Movie
  • 1982
Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Mr. Collins
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

  •   Movie
  • 1980
Corrections Officer
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

  •   Movie
  • 1980
Yoda (Voice)
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

  •   Movie
  • 1979
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

  •   Movie
  • 1978
Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)
Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Director
The Stepford Wives

The Stepford Wives

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Director
The Score

The Score

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Director
In & Out

In & Out

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Director
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Producer
The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Director
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Executive Producer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Director
Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

  •   Movie
  • 1986
Director
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Director, Screenplay
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

  •   Movie
  • 1982
Director
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Producer
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

  •   Movie
  • 1979
Creative Consultant
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

  •   Movie
  • 1978
Creative Consultant