Ten Favorite Frank Oz Movies

(as either a puppeteer, an actor, or a director, and arranged in order of preference)

1. The Muppet Movie (as the puppeteer for Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the American Eagle, and others)

2. The Dark Crystal (as co-director and also as the puppeteer for Aughra and Chamberlain)

3. The Empire Strikes Back (as the puppeteer for Yoda)

4. An American Werewolf in London (as Mr. Collins)

5. Labyrinth (as the puppeteer for the Wiseman)

6. The Blues Brothers (as the corrections officer)

7. The Great Muppet Caper (as the puppeteer for Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the American Eagle, and others)

8. Trading Places (as the booking cop)

9. What About Bob? (as director)

10. Knives Out (as Alan Stevens)

— January 16, 2026

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