Peter Linz

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Peter Linz
Peter Linz, DragonCon 2011.jpg
Linz at the 2011 Dragon Con
Born (1967-06-28) June 28, 1967 (age 58)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Other namesGeorge Bailey
OccupationPuppeteer
Years active1989–present
Spouses
Marlene E. Rudy
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(m. 1993;died 2016)​
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(m. 2023)​
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Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967) [1] is an American puppeteer. [2] Known for his work with the Muppets, Linz's most prominent role is performing for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets . [3] [4] [5] Since 1991, Linz has performed on Sesame Street , on which he performs Herry Monster and Ernie. [6]

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Early life

Peter Linz was born on June 28, 1967 in Decatur, Georgia. [1]

Career

Linz has performed many characters on children's television shows, including Snook in It's a Big Big World , Tutter and Pip in Bear in the Big Blue House , Pooh in The Book of Pooh , Tizzy on Squeak! (season 1), Theo Lion in Between the Lions , Honkers, Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Yo-Yol, Bif, Herry Monster and Ernie in Sesame Street and addition roles in Blue's Room and The Puzzle Place . Following Steve Whitmire's departure from the Muppets, Linz has performed the roles of Statler, Link Hogthrob, Robin the Frog, and Lips. [6]

Linz also performed in the Broadway musical Avenue Q , [7] and provided the voice of Moz in the English dub of Sheep and Wolves .[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Linz was previously married to Marlene E. Rudy from 1993 until her death in 2016; together they have three children. [8] He married puppeteer Alice Dinnean in 2023. [9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Muppets from Space Shakes, Beach Hippie, Additional MuppetsAssistant performer, cameo appearance
2011 The Muppets Walter Performer
KikoRiki: Team Invincible KrashEnglish dub; credited as George Bailey
2013 Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map Phantom Parrot, Gnarlybeard, Stu Stukowski, Lighthouse LouPuppeteer; Direct-to-video film
2014 Muppets Most Wanted Walter, Manolo Flamingo, Prisoner, BabyPerformer
2016 Sheep and Wolves MozEnglish dub [10]

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
1991–present Sesame Street Ernie (2017–present), Herry Monster (2015–present), Additional MuppetsPerformer
1993 Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Additional MuppetsPerformer; PBS special
1994Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being GreenGoldfishPerformer; Direct-to-video special
1994–1998 The Puzzle Place Skye, NuzzlePerformer (season 1–2)
1996 Aliens in the Family Varch, Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation, Red YukklePerformer
1997–2006 Bear in the Big Blue House Tutter, Pip, Jack the Dog, Skippy, Jacques the Beaver, Luna the Moon (puppetry only), Shadow (puppetry only), Ray the Sun (puppetry only)Performer
1997Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the TruthAdditional MuppetsPerformer; Direct-to-video special
1998 Elmopalooza!Additional MuppetsPerformer; ABC special
2000–2010 Between the Lions Theo Lion, Heath the Thesaurus (season 2–4), Announcer Bunny, GawainPerformer
2001–2004 The Book of Pooh Winnie the PoohPuppeter
2003–2004 Fisher-Price Baby Development VideosDeePerformer; Direct-to-video specials
2002–2020 Squeak! Tizzy[ citation needed ]English dub
2004–2005 Blue's Room Polka Dots, Doodle BoardPerformer (season 1)
2006–2010 It's a Big Big World Snook, OkoPerformer
2007–2011 WordWorld Bug, Pig, MonkeyVoice; credited as George Bailey
2008 Abby in Wonderland Additional MuppetsPerformer
Lomax, the Hound of Music Lomax the Hound
A Muppet Christmas: Letters to Santa Additional Muppets
2010, 2011 30 Rock Puppeteer #1, Additional MuppetsPerformer; 2 episodes
2012 Pokémon the Series: Black & White AngusEnglish dub; credited as George Bailey
2015–2016 The Muppets Gloria Estefan, Droop, SnowthPerformer
2020 Muppets Now Joe the Legal Weasel, Walter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Foo-FooPerformer
2021–present Donkey Hodie Clyde the CloudPerformer
2021 Muppets Haunted Mansion Walter, Joe the Legal Weasel, Statler, Robin the Frog, Lips, GhostPerformer; Disney+ special
2023 The Muppets Mayhem Lips, StatlerPerformer
2026 The Muppet Show Statler, Robin the Frog, LipsPerformer; Disney+ special

Other appearances

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase Elmo Voice (opening ceremony); theme park ride
2017The Muppets Take the BowlWalter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, SnowthPerformer; live show at the Hollywood Bowl
2018The Muppets Take theO2Walter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, SnowthPerformer; live show at the O2 Arena
2021The Muppets Christmas Caroling CoachStatlerVoice; theme park show at Disneyland [11]
2025 World of Color Happiness! Joe the Legal Weasel, Lips, StatlerPerformer (prerecorded footage); theme park show [12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Peter Linz – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB".
  2. ↑ Garlen, Jennifer C.; Graham, Anissa M. (July 5, 2009). Kermit culture: critical perspectives on Jim Henson's Muppets. McFarland. pp. 187–. ISBN   978-0-7864-4259-1 . Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  3. ↑ Barnes, Henry. The Muppets – review", The Guardian , January 26, 2012.
  4. ↑ Sam. Blu-ray, DVD Release: The Muppets, DiscDish.com, January 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ Hiskey, Michele (January 2, 2012). "Atlanta Muppeteer Peter Linz fulfills quest for identity with Walter's fame". Saporta Report. Archived from the original on July 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  6. 1 2 Ryzik, Melena (April 13, 2020). "How to Get to 'Sesame Street'? These Days, It's by Video Conference". The New York Times. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  7. ↑ King, Randall (November 19, 2011). "Muppet man: Jason Segel livin' large starring with fuzzy legends in film he wrote". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  8. ↑ undefined. "3 Questions With 'Muppets' puppeteer Peter Linz". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Alice & Peter". Archived from the original on July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023– via Zola.
  10. ↑ "About Movie". sheepandwolvesmovie.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Video: The Muppet Christmas Caroling Coach Debuts at Disney Merriest Nites". laughingplace.com. November 11, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ Ace, Shannen (May 14, 2024). "PHOTOS, VIDEO: New 'World of Color Happiness!' with Muppets Pre-Show at Disney California Adventure". wdwnt.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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