Jim Henson and Frank Oz

Jim Henson and Frank Oz.

Frank Oz (born May 25, 1944) is an English-born American filmmaker, puppeteer, and actor. His career began as a puppeteer, and he performed the Muppet characters of Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, and Cookie Monster, Bert, and Grover in Sesame Street. He is also known for being the puppeteer and voice of Yoda in the Star Wars films.

James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, actor, film director, and producer who achieved international fame as the creator of the Muppets.