Frank Oz
Actor · Director · Executive Producer · Producer
Born May 25, 1944 · Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK
Active 1953–present
Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor, and puppeteer.
Filmography
The Muppets Take Scripthatten (2025) — Original Film WriterThe Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Yoda (Voice)Inside Out (2015) — Subconscious Guard Dave (voice)Monsters, Inc. (2001) — Jeff Fungus (voice)Return of the Jedi (1983) — Yoda (voice)Knives Out (2019) — Alan StevensStar Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) — Yoda (archive sound) (uncredited)Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — Yoda (voice)Inside Out 2 (2024) — Mind Cop Dave (voice)Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) — Yoda (voice)The Blues Brothers (1980) — Corrections OfficerStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — Yoda (voice)Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) — Yoda (voice)Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — Man Putting Money into Donation Bucket (uncredited)Trading Places (1983) — Corrupt CopAn American Werewolf in London (1981) — Mr. CollinsStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — Yoda (voice)Labyrinth (1986) — The WisemanStar Wars Rebels (2014) — Yoda (voice)Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) — Robot (voice)The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) — 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) · Executive ProducerDeath at a Funeral (2007) — DirectorLittle Shop of Horrors (1986) — DirectorThe Dark Crystal (1982) — Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain · Director