Birth Day | May 25, 1944 |
Birth Place | Hereford, England |
Age | 79 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Frank Oz, widely recognized as a skilled puppeteer, is projected to have a net worth of around $30 million by 2024. With his incredible talent and contributions to the world of puppetry, it comes as no surprise that his financial success has grown over the years. Originally hailing from England, Frank Oz has showcased his exceptional puppeteering skills in numerous renowned projects, captivating audiences around the globe. Through his creativity and dedication, Oz has not only left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry but also secured his place as a successful artist and businessman.
Puppeteer and voice actor behind iconic characters such as Yoda, Cookie Monster, and Miss Piggy. He co-directed The Dark Crystal with Jim Henson, then went on to direct the films The Muppets Take Manhattan and Little Shop of Horrors. In 2005, he voiced the robot in the film Zathura.
He was mentored by the acclaimed Puppeteer Lettie Connell Schubert and he was inspired to become a filmmaker after seeing the Orson Welles classic Touch of Evil.
He made acting appearances in a number of films directed by John Landis, including The Blues Brothers, An American Warewolf in London and Trading Places.
He married Robin Oz on December 12, 1979, and together they had four children. He married Victoria Labalme in 2011.
He directed the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Michael Caine and Steve Martin.