Frank Oz

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Frank Oz

American puppeteer and film director

Also known as: Richard Frank Oznowicz

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Henson’s longtime collaborator Frank Oz (byname of Richard Frank Oznowicz) performed the character’s voice and movements for more than 30 years, beginning with his first Sesame Street appearance in 1969, and Oz is often credited as the greatest creative force in the character’s genesis.
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Henson’s longtime collaborator Frank Oz (byname of Richard Frank Oznowicz) performed the character’s voice and movements for more than 30 years, beginning with his first Sesame Street appearance in 1969, and Oz is often credited as the greatest creative force in the character’s genesis.
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