Acting
Faz Fazakas
1918-2013
Known for The Muppet Movie, The Muppets Take Manhattan, The Muppet Musicians of Bremen.
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Born04/05/1918
Died09/28/2013
AgeDied at 95
BirthplaceEssex County, New Jersey, United States
DepartmentActing
Also known asFranz Fazakas
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.
