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[[Image:Louise_Gold_JOUST_BTS_copy.jpg|thumb|300px|Louise Gold performs in the jousting scene.]] |
[[Image:Louise_Gold_JOUST_BTS_copy.jpg|thumb|300px|Louise Gold performs in the jousting scene.]] |
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− | [[Image:LouiseAnnie.jpg|thumb|300px|Gold performs Annie Sue for "[[ |
+ | [[Image:LouiseAnnie.jpg|thumb|300px|Gold performs Annie Sue for "[[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]]."]] |
+ | [[Image:BBCNews-LouiseGold&HerWhatnot-(2012).jpg|thumb|300px|Gold with her [[The Muppet Whatnot Workshop|Muppet Whatnot likeness]] in 2012.]] |
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+ | [[Image:Louise-Funella.png|thumb|300px|Gold with Funella of ''The Furchester Hotel'']] |
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+ | [[File:YFMMboBR.jpeg|thumb|300px|Gold with [[Mean Mama]].]] |
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− | '''Louise Gold''' (b. |
+ | '''Louise Gold''' (b. August 19, 1956) is a performer of stage and screen who trained at the Arts Educational School. She has worked extensively in British musical theater, and has been a recurring puppeteer in various Muppet productions since the 1970s. Her most well-known characters are [[Annie Sue]] and [[Funella Furchester]]. |
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+ | Her first work with the Muppets was on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'', becoming its only British on-screen talent. She began primarily doing voices for characters that would be manipulated by other puppeteers. Her first work was a recording of "[[Chanson D'Amour]]" for [[Episode 204: Rich Little|episode 204]], sung in three-part harmony.<ref>''The Barretta Brothers'' [https://youtu.be/GzNct8z_CxE?t=1155 Episode #43] Feb 14, 2021</ref> |
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While on ''The Muppet Show'', she frequently worked as assistant to [[Jim Henson]] when performing characters that would require more than one person. She has also been teamed with [[Jerry Nelson]] often times over the years in various productions, especially for musical numbers. She commented on this, saying: "I guess people think we sound good together!"<ref name="eshane">[http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/interviews/gold.shtml "Loud, Left-handed and Lovely" by Emma Shane]</ref> |
While on ''The Muppet Show'', she frequently worked as assistant to [[Jim Henson]] when performing characters that would require more than one person. She has also been teamed with [[Jerry Nelson]] often times over the years in various productions, especially for musical numbers. She commented on this, saying: "I guess people think we sound good together!"<ref name="eshane">[http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/interviews/gold.shtml "Loud, Left-handed and Lovely" by Emma Shane]</ref> |
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− | In the [[Muppet Show Fan Club]] newsletter ([ |
+ | In the [[Muppet Show Fan Club]] newsletter ([[:File:Fanclub_vol3num1pg3.jpg|Volume 3, No 1, 1981]]), the 5'9" tall performer described the hiring process: "They were looking for a girl strong enough and tall enough to manipulate the puppets. I think I was chosen for my size, not my talent!" |
As a puppeteer, she went on to become a founding member of the team behind the satirical TV show ''[[Spitting Image]]''. |
As a puppeteer, she went on to become a founding member of the team behind the satirical TV show ''[[Spitting Image]]''. |
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− | + | Some of her stage credits (as a singer actress in musical theater) include Tanya in ''[[ABBA|Mamma Mia]]'', Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby in ''The Waterbabies'', Baroness Bomburst in ''[[Chitty Chitty Bang Bang]]'', Miss Andrew in ''[[Mary Poppins]]'', and Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin in ''[[Oliver!]]''. |
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As a cabaret performer she has attempted to bring together both strands of her career, particularly in her own cabaret act ''LOUISE GOLD...By Appointment''. |
As a cabaret performer she has attempted to bring together both strands of her career, particularly in her own cabaret act ''LOUISE GOLD...By Appointment''. |
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+ | In August of 2010, she led the [[Jim Henson's Camden]] walk. In the February 2013 issue of Empire, [[James Bobin]] confirmed that Louise Gold would perform in ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'' and that her character Annie Sue would be in the movie (though her character had no featured lines in the final edit of the film). |
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− | Gold has not puppeteered in a major Muppet production in recent years, although in August of 2010, she led the [[Jim Henson's Camden]] walk. |
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− | ==Credits== |
+ | ==Muppet/Henson Credits== |
+ | ''for a complete character gallery, see [[Louise Gold characters]]'' |
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− | * ''[[The Muppet Show]]'': [[Afghan Hound]], [[African Masks|African Mask]] (Water), [[Annie Sue]], [[Beakie]] ([[Episode 307: Alice Cooper|episode 307]]), [[Zelda Rose]], [[Lou]], [[Patti Saverne]], [[Lottie Lemon and her Singing Wig]] |
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− | * ''[[The |
+ | * ''[[The Muppet Show]]'': [[Annie Sue]] and [[Louise Gold characters|others...]] |
+ | * ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'': Additional Muppet Performer |
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* ''[[The Muppets Go to the Movies]]'': Popcorn Girl |
* ''[[The Muppets Go to the Movies]]'': Popcorn Girl |
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* ''[[The Dark Crystal]]'': [[SkekAyuk|Gourmand Skeksis]] (puppetry only) |
* ''[[The Dark Crystal]]'': [[SkekAyuk|Gourmand Skeksis]] (puppetry only) |
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* ''[[The Ghost of Faffner Hall]]'': [[Fughetta Faffner]] |
* ''[[The Ghost of Faffner Hall]]'': [[Fughetta Faffner]] |
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* ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]'': [[Mrs. Dilber]], Cockney Woman |
* ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]'': [[Mrs. Dilber]], Cockney Woman |
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+ | * ''[[Sesame Street]]'' (Seasons [[Season 23 (1991-1992)|23]], [[Season 24 (1992-1993)|24]], [[Season 25 (1993-1994)|25]], and [[Season 27 (1995-1996)|27]]): ''see [[Louise Gold characters#Sesame Street]]'' |
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− | * ''[[Sesame Street]]'': [[Ethel Mermaid]], [[Louisey]], [[Mrs. Frazzle]], [[Renata Scottie]], [[Prunella]], [[Diva]], [[Super Nanny]], [[Sally Messy Yuckyael]], [[Anyone's Nose singer]], [[Charmin']], the Princess with the Pea, [[The Grand Royal Square Lover]], [[Bob Lackey]], [[Darlene]], [[Bonnie Rabbit]] |
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* ''[[The Secret Life of Toys]]'': [[Hortense]], [[Raisin]], [[Daffodil]] |
* ''[[The Secret Life of Toys]]'': [[Hortense]], [[Raisin]], [[Daffodil]] |
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− | * ''[[The Animal Show]]'': [[Bunnie Bear]] |
+ | * ''[[The Animal Show]]'': [[Bunnie Bear]], [[Tizzy]], [[Rhonda Rat|Rhonda Rat]], and [[Louise Gold characters#The Animal Show|others...]] |
− | * ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'': |
+ | * ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'': Additional Muppet Performer |
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'': Guinea Pigs, Flowers |
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'': Guinea Pigs, Flowers |
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* ''[[Animal Farm]]'': Mabel the chicken (voice only) |
* ''[[Animal Farm]]'': Mabel the chicken (voice only) |
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* ''[[Mopatop's Shop]]'': [[Meesey Mouse]], [[Princess Lulabelle]], Phoebe the Fortune Teller, Shula the Shark |
* ''[[Mopatop's Shop]]'': [[Meesey Mouse]], [[Princess Lulabelle]], Phoebe the Fortune Teller, Shula the Shark |
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+ | * ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'': [[Annie Sue]], [[Kasey the Kangaroo|Kangaroo]] |
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− | * ''[[A Green and Red Christmas]]'' |
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+ | * ''[[That Puppet Game Show]] '' |
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+ | * ''[[The Furchester Hotel]]'': [[Funella Furchester]], [[The Countess]], and [[Louise Gold characters#The Furchester Hotel|others...]] |
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+ | * ''[[The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance]]'' |
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− | ==See |
+ | ==See also== |
+ | * [[Louise Gold characters]] |
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− | *[[Miscellaneous |
+ | * [[Miscellaneous cameos]] |
==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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− | * [http://www.qsulis. |
+ | * [http://www.qsulis.org.uk/Website_Louise_Gold/Site_Guide.htm Fan page with extensive info] |
* [http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/interviews/gold.shtml Emma Shane's Interview with Gold] |
* [http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/interviews/gold.shtml Emma Shane's Interview with Gold] |
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+ | * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16748916 BBC News - Louise Gold: Meet the British 'Muppeteer'] (2012-01-26) video |
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 25 March 2024
Louise Gold (b. August 19, 1956) is a performer of stage and screen who trained at the Arts Educational School. She has worked extensively in British musical theater, and has been a recurring puppeteer in various Muppet productions since the 1970s. Her most well-known characters are Annie Sue and Funella Furchester.
Her first work with the Muppets was on The Muppet Show, becoming its only British on-screen talent. She began primarily doing voices for characters that would be manipulated by other puppeteers. Her first work was a recording of "Chanson D'Amour" for episode 204, sung in three-part harmony.[1]
While on The Muppet Show, she frequently worked as assistant to Jim Henson when performing characters that would require more than one person. She has also been teamed with Jerry Nelson often times over the years in various productions, especially for musical numbers. She commented on this, saying: "I guess people think we sound good together!"[2]
In the Muppet Show Fan Club newsletter (Volume 3, No 1, 1981), the 5'9" tall performer described the hiring process: "They were looking for a girl strong enough and tall enough to manipulate the puppets. I think I was chosen for my size, not my talent!"
As a puppeteer, she went on to become a founding member of the team behind the satirical TV show Spitting Image.
Some of her stage credits (as a singer actress in musical theater) include Tanya in Mamma Mia, Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby in The Waterbabies, Baroness Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins, and Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin in Oliver!.
As a cabaret performer she has attempted to bring together both strands of her career, particularly in her own cabaret act LOUISE GOLD...By Appointment.
In August of 2010, she led the Jim Henson's Camden walk. In the February 2013 issue of Empire, James Bobin confirmed that Louise Gold would perform in Muppets Most Wanted and that her character Annie Sue would be in the movie (though her character had no featured lines in the final edit of the film).
Muppet/Henson Credits
for a complete character gallery, see Louise Gold characters
- The Muppet Show: Annie Sue and others...
- The Great Muppet Caper: Additional Muppet Performer
- The Muppets Go to the Movies: Popcorn Girl
- The Dark Crystal: Gourmand Skeksis (puppetry only)
- The Tale of the Bunny Picnic: Mother
- The Ghost of Faffner Hall: Fughetta Faffner
- The Muppet Christmas Carol: Mrs. Dilber, Cockney Woman
- Sesame Street (Seasons 23, 24, 25, and 27): see Louise Gold characters#Sesame Street
- The Secret Life of Toys: Hortense, Raisin, Daffodil
- The Animal Show: Bunnie Bear, Tizzy, Rhonda Rat, and others...
- Muppet Treasure Island: Additional Muppet Performer
- Alice in Wonderland: Guinea Pigs, Flowers
- Animal Farm: Mabel the chicken (voice only)
- Mopatop's Shop: Meesey Mouse, Princess Lulabelle, Phoebe the Fortune Teller, Shula the Shark
- Muppets Most Wanted: Annie Sue, Kangaroo
- That Puppet Game Show
- The Furchester Hotel: Funella Furchester, The Countess, and others...
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
See also
Sources
- ↑ The Barretta Brothers Episode #43 Feb 14, 2021
- ↑ "Loud, Left-handed and Lovely" by Emma Shane