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Faz Fazakas

Faz Fazakas

Born: April 5, 1918
Died: September 28, 2013
in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Franz "Faz" Fazakas (April 5, 1918 - September 28, 2013) was a special effects designer and puppeteer who contributed to many Muppet productions. Fazakas began his puppetry career in the 1950s with Bil Baird and his marionettes, performing in the Broadway show Flahooley (with Barbara Cook, playing a lion) as well as 1960s off-Broadway puppet productions (often alongside Jerry Nelson), including versions The Wizard of Oz (as the Tin Woodsman) and Winnie the Pooh (as the title character).

Faz Fazakas is usually cited as one of the most likely inspirations for Fozzie Bear's Name.

Movies for Faz Fazakas...

The Muppets Take Manhattan
Title: The Muppets Take Manhattan
Character: Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Released: June 27, 1984
Type: Movie
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When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
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The Muppet Movie
Title: The Muppet Movie
Character: Additional Muppet Performer
Released: June 22, 1979
Type: Movie
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A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
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The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Title: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Character: Chicken
Released: April 26, 1972
Type: Movie
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Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
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