"I'm always amused that people zero in on one thing, and it's the wrong thing to zero in on, but nevertheless, the reason they do that is because the voice is what they know - the voice represents everything about the character, that's why."

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Source: Interview with Nathan Rabin, film.avclub.com. August 16, 2007.

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Frank Oz

Puppeteer, Actor, Director

Frank Oz is a renowned puppeteer and director, celebrated for his work on iconic characters like Yoda and Miss Piggy, blending creativity with emotional storytelling.

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