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Frank Oz is a film director, puppeteer and screenwriter. Frank Oz was born in Hereford, United Kingdom on May 25, 1944. That works out to 82 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Oakland Technical High School and Laney College. Listed accolades include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (1978), Daytime Emmy Award and Great Immigrants Award (2008).
My Take
Frank Oz might be the most influential performer most people have never seen. The voice and soul of Yoda, the hand behind Miss Piggy and so much of The Muppets and Sesame Street, he made puppets feel utterly alive in The Empire Strikes Back. Then he proved himself again as a director on Little Shop of Horrors and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Born into a family of puppeteers and trained from his teens, he's a true craftsman, and his Emmy wins only confirm it. I'm in awe of someone who spent decades working magic just out of frame, content to let the characters shine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Oz
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・オズ
- Reading
- ふらんく・おず
- Born
- May 25, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Hereford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film director / actor / puppeteer / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Oakland Technical High School
- University
- Laney College
Awards & achievements
- 1978 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 2008 Great Immigrants Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back | — | |
| Notable work | Little Shop of Horrors | — | |
| Notable work | What About Bob? | — | |
| Notable work | The Muppet Show | — | |
| Notable work | Sesame Street | — | |
| Notable work | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Oz born?
Born May 25, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Frank Oz from?
Frank Oz is from Hereford, United Kingdom.
What does Frank Oz do?
Frank Oz works as film director, actor, puppeteer, screenwriter, film actor.
What is Frank Oz known for?
Notable works include Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Little Shop of Horrors, What About Bob?.
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