Peter Linz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Linz
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Linz at the 2011 Dragon Con
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| Born | June 28, 1967 Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
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| Other names | George Bailey |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Children | 3 |
Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer. He is famous for bringing many beloved characters to life. Peter Linz works with the Muppets and on Sesame Street. His most well-known role is performing Walter, a character introduced in The Muppets movie in 2011.
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Early Life
Peter Linz was born in Decatur, Georgia, on June 28, 1967.
Peter Linz's Career as a Puppeteer
Peter Linz has performed many characters on popular children's TV shows. He was Snook in It's a Big Big World. He also played Tutter and Pip in Bear in the Big Blue House. For The Book of Pooh, he was the puppeteer for Pooh.
His Work on Sesame Street
Since 1991, Peter Linz has been a part of Sesame Street. He performs characters like Herry Monster and Ernie. He has also played Honkers, Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Yo-Yol, and Bif.
His Work with The Muppets
Peter Linz is a key performer for the Muppets. He performs Walter, who is a big fan of the Muppets. After another puppeteer left, Peter Linz took on more famous Muppet roles. These include Statler, Link Hogthrob, Robin the Frog, and Lips. He has performed these characters in movies and live shows.
Other Performances
Beyond TV, Peter Linz has also performed on stage. He was an additional puppeteer in the Broadway musical Avenue Q. He also provided the voice for Moz in the English version of the movie Sheep and Wolves.
Peter Linz's Personal Life
Peter Linz has three children. He was married to Marlene E. Rudy from 1993 until she passed away in 2016. In 2023, he married fellow puppeteer Alice Dinnean.
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Peter Linz at Dragon Con in 2011.
