Frank Oz

Charismatic actor who captivated audiences.

Frank Oz
Age80
Full NameFrank Richard Oznowicz
Links

Biography

Royalty of puppetry, Frank Richard Oznowicz, was born to esteemed puppeteers Frances and Isidore Oznowicz in Hereford, England before his family eventually settled in Oakland, California. As a teenager, he honed his craft as an apprentice puppeteer at Children's Fairyland amusement park. His talents would later be put on full display with his involvement in the production of Jim Henson's Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and over 75 other Muppet productions. His star shone even brighter when George Lucas personally selected him to play the part of Yoda in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and subsequently provided the voice and puppet of the Jedi Master in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), and Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008). Frank Richard Oznowicz is truly a beloved figure in the puppet world and beyond.

Is Frank Oz a nepo baby?

Nope! Frank Oz's success story is a testament to their unwavering self-starter mentality and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite their rags-to-riches background, they never let anything hold them back and are now one of the most successful figures in their field.

Community Vote

Does the nepo score for Frank Oz seem accurate? Help us improve our nepo score algorithm by voting on Frank Oz's nepo score. Up to increase their nepo score, down to decrease it.

Awards
1

  • Primetime Emmy1978
    The Muppet ShowOutstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series

Media
95

  • Kids' Favorite Country Songs
  • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back: Deleted Scenes
  • Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook
  • Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
  • Alive from Off Center
  • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
  • The Muppet Show
  • Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
  • MuppeTelevision
  • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
  • Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
  • Big Bird's Story Time
  • Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself
  • Inside Out
  • Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
  • The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
  • Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets
  • Muppet Guys Talking
  • Muppet Madness
  • A Muppet Family Christmas
  • Monsters, Inc.
  • The Electric Company
  • Sesame Street
  • Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
  • Oscar's Greatest Moments
  • Star Wars: Rebels
  • The Blues Brothers
  • Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
  • Knives Out
  • Leverage
  • Muppet*vision 3-D
  • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
  • The Muppet Christmas Carol
  • Happy Birthday, Bob
  • Muppets Tonight
  • Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • The Muppet Movie
  • Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge
  • Trading Places
  • The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
  • In Their Own Words
  • Hey Cinderella!
  • Death at a Funeral
  • Labyrinth
  • Free to Be... a Family
  • Little Shop of Horrors
© Copyright FUN RUN LLC 2024