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Faz Fazakas

Apr 05, 1918 - Sep 28, 2013 (95 years old) in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

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.

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Known For

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Shirley Temple's Storybook
Winnie the Pooh (voice)
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The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
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The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Chicken (voice)

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