Acting
Faz Fazakas
Born 1918-04-05
Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Department: Acting
Biography
Franz "Faz" Fazakas (April 5, 1918 – September 28, 2013) was an American puppeteer, engineer, and special effects designer, best known for his work with The Muppets. He is the namesake for Fozzie Bear for whom he created the puppet's ear-wiggling effects. Fazakas was the director of electronic and mechanical design for the television show Fraggle Rock. Description above from the Wikipedia article Faz Fazakas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Faz Fazakas
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The Muppet Movie
1979
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
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TV
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Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
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Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
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The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
1972
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (5 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Muppet Movie | Additional Muppet Performer | Movie | 1979 |
 | Christmas Eve on Sesame Street | Props | Movie | 1978 |
 | The Muppet Musicians of Bremen | Chicken (voice) | Movie | 1972 |
 | Shirley Temple's Storybook | Winnie the Pooh (voice) | TV Series | 1958 |