George the Janitor

 Performer: Frank Oz



George the Janitor first appeared on the UK ATV Show 'Des O'connor Entertains' with Kermit, Sam, Hilda, A Muppet Writer and Waldorf (known as 'Cosgrove'). He was performed here by Richard Hunt. Nearly all of his later appearances were performed by Frank Oz.

His first main role was in The Muppet Show pilot, The Muppets Valentine Show with Mia Farrow. He found out that he was in love with his mop. On The Muppet Show he had discovered an act called The Raggmopps! George made a cameo in the Muppets second pilot called The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence.

George was the Janitor on The Muppet Show in Season One. He was often seen dancing with Mildred in the At The Dance sketches. Beauregard took his role of Janitor/Stage Hand in Season Three.

George has made cameos in The Muppet Movie, The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and most recently The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island and Muppets Tonight.