Real name: Frank Richard Oznowicz

Frank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, and puppeteer.

Born on May 25, 1944 in Hereford, England, UK.

He is known for his work as puppeteer (including voices), performing with Jim Henson's Muppets. His characters include Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Sam the Eagle on The Muppet Show, and Grover (4), Animal (11), Cookie Monster and Bert (3) on Sesame Street, among many others.

Oz's most famous character portrayal is probably that of the diminutive Jedi Master Yoda from George Lucas' Star Wars series.