Allan Trautman

Born: 1955-01-01

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Allan Trautman was born in Brooklyn, New York. He has a B.A. in Physics and Drama from Washington University, St. Louis. Got his first job as a puppeteer during college working on "The Letter People."

He also has an MFA in Acting from California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California.

Spent two summers performing at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Stayed in Los Angeles after graduation and performed with Sid and Marty Krofft. First worked with the Muppets in 1990 on MuppetVision 3D, still showing in the Disney theme parks. Began work on Dinosaurs for the Jim Henson Co. in 1991.

Known For

The Jungle Book
The Return of the Living Dead
Intolerable Cruelty
The Muppet Show
The Happytime Murders
Monkeybone
Muppets from Space
Return of the Living Dead Part II
The Country Bears
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

Top Movie Credits

The Jungle Book Animal Voices (voice)
Intolerable Cruelty Convention Lawyer
The Muppet Show Supporting Muppet Performer
The Happytime Murders Octopus / Puppet Doctor (voice)
Monkeybone BBQ Pig (voice)
Muppets from Space Additional Muppet Performer
The Country Bears Puppeteer (Fred)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Crow / Old Tom (voice)