Frank Oz, who worked closely with American theatre and film director Jack Smight, was known for being the puppeteer and voice of which Star Wars character?
Frank Oz Frank Oz (born Frank Richard Oznowicz; born May 25, 1944) is an English-born American puppeteer, filmmaker and actor. His career began as a puppeteer, where he performed the Muppet characters of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam Eagle in "The Muppet Show", and Cookie Monster, Bert, and Grover in "Sesame Street". He is also known for being the puppeteer and voice of Yoda in the "Star Wars" films.
Stormtrooper (Star Wars) A stormtrooper is a fictional soldier in the "Star Wars" franchise created by George Lucas. Introduced in "Star Wars" (1977), the stormtroopers are the main ground force of the Galactic Empire, under the leadership of Emperor Palpatine and his commanders, most notably Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin. In "" (2015), the upgraded stormtroopers serve the First Order, under the leadership of Supreme Leader Snoke and his commanders, most notably Kylo Ren, General Hux, and Captain Phasma.