Frank Oz
ActingAbout Frank Oz
Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor, and puppeteer. He is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for directing films, including the Little Shop Of Horrors remake and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is also the operator and voice of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Oz reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Frank Oz's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Oz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Frank Oz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Oz's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Oz.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 | Mind Cop Dave (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Knives Out | Alan Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Director and the Jedi | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Yoda (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | In Their Own Words: Jim Henson | Self - Friend & Muppet Performer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Subconscious Guard Dave (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time | Grover (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Yoda (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | When Star Wars Ruled the World | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Story of Star Wars | Yoda (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs | Grover / Cookie Monster (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' | Muppet Performer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Bert / Cookie Monster (credit song) / T-Shirt Salesman / Fat Blue Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Jeff Fungus (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Beginning: Making Episode I | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show | Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Sam the Eagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! | Grover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Free to Be... a Family | Miss Piggy (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Best of Ernie and Bert | Bert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | The Wiseman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Animal / Grover / Cookie Monster / Marvin Suggs (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Corrupt Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Yoda (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & Men | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Mr. Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back | Yoda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Blues Brothers | Corrections Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Yoda (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Christmas Eve on Sesame Street | Bert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Julie on Sesame Street | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Muppets on Puppets | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hey Cinderella! | Stepsister #1 / Splurge (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Time Piece | Messenger boy | Hit | Similar → |
Frank Oz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Oz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Oz is "An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Oz acted in?
Frank Oz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Oz?
Other notable films include "Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music", "Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs", and "Jim Henson's Memorial Service".