Peter Linz
| Peter Linz | |
|---|---|
 Linz at the 2011 Dragon Con | |
| Born |
June 28, 1967 Decatur, Georgia |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Years active | 1991—present |
Peter Linz (born 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] He then took over the roles of Herry Monster and Ernie from Sesame Street in 2017. 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]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978-present | Sesame Street | Various characters Alistair Cookie (assistant) Honkers Osvaldo, el Gruñón (1990s) Yo-Yo (Puppetry only) Additional Muppets Bif Herry Monster Ernie (2017-present) |
| 1994 | Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green | Goldfish |
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Barnes, Henry. The Muppets - review", The Guardian, 26 January 2012.
- 1 2 Sam. Blu-ray, DVD Release: The Muppets, DiscDish.com, 19 January 2012.
- ↑ Hiskey, Michele. "Atlanta Muppeteer Peter Linz fulfills quest for identity with Walter’s fame". Saporta Report. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ↑ King, Randall. "Muppet man: Jason Segel livin' large starring with fuzzy legends in film he wrote". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
External links
- Peter Linz on IMDb
