Frank Oz

Born: 1944-05-25

Birthplace: Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK

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

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Top Movie Credits

Inside Out 2 Mind Cop Dave (voice)

Inside Out Subconscious Guard Dave (voice)

Monsters, Inc. Jeff Fungus (voice)

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Man Putting Money into Donation Bucket (uncredited)

The Empire Strikes Back Yoda (Voice)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Yoda (archive sound) (uncredited)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Yoda (voice)

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Yoda (voice)

Knives Out Alan Stevens

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