Peter Linz

Peter Linz

Linz at the 2011 Dragon Con
Born (1967-06-28) June 28, 1967
Decatur, Georgia
Occupation Puppeteer
Years active 1993—present

Peter Linz (b. June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer.[1] His most prominent role is being the performer for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets.[2][3] Linz recounts receiving the role as his favorite; "Apart from my wedding day and birth of my children, being cast as Walter was one of the greatest moments of my life. I was beyond happiness."[4]

He has performed many characters on children's television shows: perhaps some of his best known performing roles are Snook in It's a Big Big World, Tutter in Bear in the Big Blue House and Theo Lion in Between the Lions, though he has also performed in Blue's Room, Sesame Street,[3] and The Puzzle Place.

Linz also performed in the Broadway musical Avenue Q.[5]

References

  1. Garlen, Jennifer C.; Graham, Anissa M. (2009-07-05). Kermit culture: critical perspectives on Jim Henson's Muppets. McFarland. pp. 187–. ISBN 9780786442591. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  2. Barnes, Henry. The Muppets - review", The Guardian, 26 January 2012.
  3. 1 2 Sam. Blu-ray, DVD Release: The Muppets, DiscDish.com, 19 January 2012.
  4. Hiskey, Michele. "Atlanta Muppeteer Peter Linz fulfills quest for identity with Walter’s fame". Saporta Report. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  5. King, Randall. "Muppet man: Jason Segel livin' large starring with fuzzy legends in film he wrote". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

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