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Greg Ballora | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 57–58) Bergenfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Gregory Ballora Gregory B. Ballora Gregory Bellora |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Greg Ballora (born 1965, and also known as Gregory Ballora, Gregory B. Ballora and Gregory Bellora) is an American puppeteer.
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