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Frank Oz

Born 1944 · British and American director, actor, and puppeteer

Frank Richard Oznowicz, known professionally as Frank Oz, is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and actor. He is best known for his involvement with Jim Henson and George Lucas through The Muppets, Sesame Street, and Star Wars, as well as his directorial work in feature films and theater.

Frank Oz, in order

  1. 1965 Time Piece (short film): acted · directed by Jim Henson
  2. 1969 Sesame Street (TV series): acted · directed by John R. Dilworth and Stan Lathan · streaming on Tubi, HBO Max, Roku Channel
  3. 1976 The Muppet Show (TV series): acted
  4. 1977 Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas: acted · directed by Jim Henson
  5. 1979 The Muppet Movie: acted · directed by James Frawley · critics 89%, audiences 88% · streaming on Disney+
  6. 1980 Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back: acted · directed by Irvin Kershner · critics 93%, audiences 97% · streaming on Disney+, Philo
  7. 1980 The Blues Brothers: acted · directed by John Landis · critics 72%, audiences 92% · streaming on Netflix, Philo, AMC+
  8. 1981 An American Werewolf in London: acted · directed by John Landis · critics 80%, audiences 85% · streaming on Prime Video, Philo, Kanopy
  9. 1981 The Great Muppet Caper: produced · directed by Jim Henson
  10. 1982 Return of the Ewok: acted · directed by David Tomblin
  11. 1982 The Dark Crystal: directed
  12. 1982 The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (TV series): acted · directed by Jim Henson
  13. 1983 Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi: acted · directed by Richard Marquand · critics 83%, audiences 94% · streaming on Disney+, Philo
  14. 1983 Trading Places: acted · directed by John Landis
  15. 1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan: directed, wrote, acted
  16. 1985 Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird: acted · directed by Ken Kwapis · critics 91%, audiences 72% · streaming on Hoopla, YouTube (free)
  17. 1985 Spies Like Us: acted · directed by John Landis
  18. 1986 Labyrinth: acted · directed by Jim Henson · critics 63%, audiences 86% · streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock
  19. 1986 Little Shop of Horrors: directed
  20. 1988 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: directed
  21. 1991 Little Shop (TV series): created
  22. 1991 What About Bob?: directed
  23. 1992 Housesitter: directed
  24. 1992 Innocent Blood: acted · directed by John Landis
  25. 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol: acted · directed by Brian Henson · critics 79%, audiences 86% · streaming on Disney+
  26. 1994 Muppet Classic Theater: acted · directed by David Grossman
  27. 1994 The Santa Clause: acted · directed by John Pasquin · critics 74%, audiences 66% · streaming on Disney+
  28. 1995 The Indian in the Cupboard: directed
  29. 1996 Muppet Treasure Island: acted · directed by Brian Henson
  30. 1996 Muppets Tonight (TV series): acted
  31. 1997 In & Out: directed · critics 76%, audiences 52% · streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla
  32. 1998 Blues Brothers 2000: acted · directed by John Landis
  33. 1999 Bowfinger: directed · critics 82%, audiences 61%
  34. 1999 Muppets from Space: acted · directed by Tim Hill
  35. 1999 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace: acted · directed by George Lucas · critics 54%, audiences 59% · streaming on Disney+
  36. 1999 The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: produced, acted · directed by Gary Halvorson
  37. 2001 The Score: directed · critics 73%, audiences 67% · streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
  38. 2002 Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones: acted · directed by George Lucas · critics 62%, audiences 56% · streaming on Disney+
  39. 2004 The Stepford Wives: directed · critics 25%, audiences 30% · streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
  40. 2005 Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith: acted · directed by George Lucas · critics 79%, audiences 66% · streaming on Disney+
  41. 2005 Zathura: A Space Adventure: acted · directed by Jon Favreau · critics 77%, audiences 52% · streaming on Netflix
  42. 2007 Death at a Funeral: directed, acted · critics 63%, audiences 79% · streaming on Roku Channel, YouTube (free), Tubi
  43. 2015 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens: acted · directed by J. J. Abrams · critics 93%, audiences 84% · streaming on Disney+, Philo, Starz
  44. 2017 Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi: acted · directed by Rian Johnson
  45. 2019 Knives Out: acted · directed by Rian Johnson · critics 97%, audiences 92% · streaming on Philo, AMC+, Roku Channel
  46. 2020 Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge (TV series): acted
  47. In & Of Itself: directed
  48. Muppet Guys Talking: directed