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[[Image:PeterLinzWalter.jpg|thumb|300px|Peter Linz and Walter]]
 
[[Image:PeterLinzWalter.jpg|thumb|300px|Peter Linz and Walter]]
[[Image:PeterErnieHerry.jpg|thumb|300px|Linz with Ernie and Herry, characters he's taken over in ''Sesame Street'' productions.]]
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[[Image:Linz&Ernie.jpg|thumb|300px|Linz with Ernie on the ''Sesame Street'' set.]]
[[File:Jason_Segel_Peter_Linz_Frackle_Whatnot.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Jason Segel]] and Peter Linz with a [[Frackle]] and a [[Whatnots|Whatnot]].]]
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[[Image:PeterErnieHerry.jpg|thumb|300px|Linz with Ernie and Herry in a publicity photo.]]
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[[File:Jason_Segel_Peter_Linz_Frackle_Whatnot.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Jason Segel]] and Peter Linz with a [[Frackles|Frackle]] and a [[Whatnots|Whatnot]].]]
 
[[Image:Peter.linz.jpg|thumb|300px|Linz with several Muppets from ''[[Plaza Sésamo]]'']]
 
[[Image:Peter.linz.jpg|thumb|300px|Linz with several Muppets from ''[[Plaza Sésamo]]'']]
 
[[Image:Linzmassey.jpg|thumb|300px|As a Beach Hippie with [[Drew Massey]] in ''Muppets From Space'']]
 
[[Image:Linzmassey.jpg|thumb|300px|As a Beach Hippie with [[Drew Massey]] in ''Muppets From Space'']]
   
 
A native of Georgia, '''Peter Linz''' (b. June 28, 1967) began puppeteering at the age of 3. He entertained his first audience (a group of birthday partygoers) at the age of 8 and was bitten by the Muppet bug at age 10. He went on to graduate with a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
 
A native of Georgia, '''Peter Linz''' (b. June 28, 1967) began puppeteering at the age of 3. He entertained his first audience (a group of birthday partygoers) at the age of 8 and was bitten by the Muppet bug at age 10. He went on to graduate with a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
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In 1991, Linz participated in the first [[The National Puppetry Conference|O'Neill Puppetry Conference]] and was hired soon after as a performer for ''[[Sesame Street]]'', often assisting and playing various [[Anything Muppets]]. Two of his best-known characters, however, emerged on the [[Disney Channel]] preschool program ''[[Bear in the Big Blue House]]'' in the form of a nervous mouse named [[Tutter]] and a playful otter named [[Pip]]. Linz was later cast as [[Walter]], the newest addition to the Muppet troupe who was introduced in the film ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]''.
   
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After many years as a ''Sesame'' regular, Linz inherited the roles of [[Herry Monster]] in 2015, and [[Ernie]] in 2017. In the latter year, he also began performing several of the classic Muppet characters, [[Statler and Waldorf|Statler]], [[Robin the Frog|Robin]], [[Link Hogthrob]], and [[Lips]].
Linz started performing on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in 1991, playing numerous [[Anything Muppets]] and other characters. Some of his best-known characters, however, emerged on the [[Disney Channel]] preschool program ''[[Bear in the Big Blue House]]'' in the form of a nervous mouse named [[Tutter]] and a playful otter named [[Pip]]. His newest Muppet character [[Walter]] stars in the films ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'' and ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]''. Since 2015, Linz has been the performer of [[Herry Monster]], and was later cast as [[Ernie]], starting with the [[Annual Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala]] and a series of [[Chrysler]] web videos.
 
   
Linz has also created and led workshops in television puppetry under the auspices of the [[The Jim Henson Company|Jim Henson Company]] in [[Germany]], [[China]], [[Mexico]] and the [[United States]].
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Linz has also created and led workshops in television puppetry under the auspices of the [[The Jim Henson Company|Jim Henson Company]] in [[Germany]], [[China]], [[Mexico]] and the [[United States]]. Outside of Henson, Linz and fellow Muppet performer [[Noel MacNeal]] have taught the "Beyond the Sock" puppetry workshop, held annually at the [[Texas|University of North Texas]].
   
Linz has had great success outside of the Henson universe as well, performing in popular children's series such as ''[[Between the Lions]]'', ''The Puzzle Place'', ''Blue's Room'', ''[[Winnie the Pooh|The Book of Pooh]]'', ''Cousin Skeeter'', ''It's a Big, Big World'', and ''Lomax, The Hound of Music'', in which he performs the title character.
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Linz has had great success outside of the Henson universe as well, performing in popular children's series such as ''[[Between the Lions]]'' (as Theo), ''The Puzzle Place'' (Skye), ''Blue's Room'', ''[[Winnie the Pooh|The Book of Pooh]]'', ''Cousin Skeeter'', ''It's a Big, Big World'' (Snook), and ''Lomax, The Hound of Music'' (as the title character).
   
Linz performed on the stage in the Tony award-winning Broadway musical ''[[Avenue Q]]'' from 2003-2005 as puppet captain, ensemble member and understudy for Princeton, Rod, Brian, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Bad Idea Bear #1.
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Linz performed on stage in the Tony award-winning [[Broadway]] musical ''[[Avenue Q]]'' from 2003-2005 as puppet captain, ensemble member, and understudy for Princeton, Rod, Brian, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Bad Idea Bear #1.
   
 
==Muppet credits==
 
==Muppet credits==
* ''[[Sesame Street]]'': [[Herry Monster]] (2015-present), [[Ernie]] (2017-present), [[Alistair Cookie]] (assistant), [[Honkers]], [[Osvaldo, el Gruñón]] (1990s), [[Yo-Yo]] (puppetry only), [[Bif]], [[Elmo]] (voice only, ''[[Spaghetti Space Chase]]'' grand opening ceremony), Additional Muppets
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* ''[[Sesame Street]]'': [[Herry Monster]] (2015-present), [[Ernie]] (2017-present), [[Osvaldo, el Gruñón]] (1990s), [[Howard (monster)|Howard]], [[Organ Grinder]], [[Chicken Licken]], [[Tyrone]], [[Seagull]] (''[[Elmo's World]]''), [[Luke Piewalker]], [[Bacob]], [[Irwin]], [[Saul the Ball]], [[Uncle Ernisimo]], [[Alistair Cookie]] (assistant), [[Yo-Yo]] (puppetry only), [[Honkers]], [[Bif]], [[Elmo]] (voice only, ''[[Spaghetti Space Chase]]'' grand opening ceremony), [[Timmy Twiddlebug]] (1990s), Additional Muppets
* ''[[Muppet Sing-A-Long: It's Not Easy Being Green]]'': [[Goldfish]]
 
* ''[[A New Baby in My House]]'': [[Princess Azalea]]
 
 
* ''[[Sesame Street Stays Up Late]]''
 
* ''[[Sesame Street Stays Up Late]]''
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* ''[[Sing-Along Earth Songs]]''
 
* ''[[It's Not Easy Being Green (Muppet Sing Alongs)|It's Not Easy Being Green]]'': [[Goldfish]]
 
* ''[[A New Baby in My House]]'': [[Princess Azalea]]
 
* ''[[Yes, I Can]]''
 
* ''[[Aliens in the Family]]'': [[Varch]], [[Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation]], [[Yukkles]], others
 
* ''[[Aliens in the Family]]'': [[Varch]], [[Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation]], [[Yukkles]], others
* ''[[Bear in the Big Blue House]]:'' [[Tutter]], [[Pip]], [[Jacques the Beaver]], [[Luna]] (puppetry only), [[Shadow]] (puppetry only), [[Ray the Sun]] (puppetry only), [[Big Old Bullfrog]]
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* ''[[Bear in the Big Blue House]]:'' [[Tutter]], [[Pip]], [[Jacques the Beaver]], [[Luna]] (puppetry only), [[Shadow]] (puppetry only), [[Ray the Sun]] (puppetry only), [[Big Old Bullfrog]], [[Jack the Dog]] (season 4), [[Puck]], [[Skippy]]
* ''[[Grover's Travels]]'': [[Twiddlebug|A Twiddlebug Girl]]
 
 
* ''[[Telling the Truth]]'': Additional Puppeteer
 
* ''[[Telling the Truth]]'': Additional Puppeteer
 
* ''[[Grover's Travels]]'': [[Twiddlebugs|A Twiddlebug Girl]]
 
* ''[[Elmopalooza]]'': Additional Puppeteer
 
* ''[[Elmopalooza]]'': Additional Puppeteer
 
* ''[[Muppets from Space]]'': [[Miss Piggy]] (puppetry only), [[Shakes]], Additional Muppets
 
* ''[[Muppets from Space]]'': [[Miss Piggy]] (puppetry only), [[Shakes]], Additional Muppets
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* ''[[Abby in Wonderland]]''
 
* ''[[Abby in Wonderland]]''
 
* ''[[A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa]]''
 
* ''[[A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa]]''
* ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'': [[Walter]], [[Droop]] (behind-the-scenes), [[Singing Food]] in "[[Me Party]]", [[Mutation]], hippie (voice only), [[Human Walter]] (voice only)
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* ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'': [[Walter]], [[Droop]] (behind-the-scenes), [[Singing Food]] in "[[Me Party]]", [[The Mutations|Mutation]], hippie (voice only), [[Human Walter]] (voice only)
* ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'': [[Walter]], [[Manolo and Carlo Flamingo|Manolo Flamingo]], Finger-snapping prisoner in [[The Big House]] number, [[Baby]]
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* ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'': [[Walter]], [[Manolo and Carlo Flamingo|Manolo Flamingo]], Finger-snapping prisoner in "[[The Big House]]" number, [[The Babies|Baby]]
 
*[[The Muppets 2015 Presentation Pilot]]: Walter, [[Angel Marie]], [[Hugga Wugga|Happy Yellow Creature]]
 
*[[The Muppets 2015 Presentation Pilot]]: Walter, [[Angel Marie]], [[Hugga Wugga|Happy Yellow Creature]]
 
*''[[The Muppets (2015)|The Muppets]]'': [[Gloria Estefan (penguin)|Gloria Estefan]], Droop, [[The Snowths|Snowth]]
 
*''[[The Muppets (2015)|The Muppets]]'': [[Gloria Estefan (penguin)|Gloria Estefan]], Droop, [[The Snowths|Snowth]]
*''[[The Muppets Take the Bowl]]'': Walter, [[Robin the Frog]], [[Link Hogthrob]], [[Statler and Waldorf|Statler]], [[Lips]], Snowth, [[The Swedish Chef]]'s hands
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*''[[The Muppets Take the Bowl]]'': Walter, [[Robin the Frog|Robin]], [[Link Hogthrob]], [[Statler and Waldorf|Statler]], [[Lips]], Snowth
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*''[[The Muppets Take the O2]]'': Walter, Robin, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, Snowth
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*''[[Brain Games]]'' (assistant performer)
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==Notes==
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*After production wrapped on ''Bear in the Big Blue House'', Linz kept props of Tutter's entry hall table with lamp, portrait of [[Grandma Flutter]], welcome mat, and the stuffed Kitty.<ref>Peter Linz interviewed for the Puppet Tears Podcast on Youtube, [https://youtu.be/Jcy-PIa-SOs?t=4640 1:17:20 - 1:18:20]</ref>
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==See also==
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* [[Peter Linz Cameos]]
   
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==Sources==
==Non-Muppet credits==
 
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<references />
* ''[[30 Rock]]''
 
*''The Puzzle Place'': Skye, Nuzzle
 
*''[[Between the Lions]]'': Theo Lion (except season 3), Heath the Thesaurus
 
*''It's a Big Big World'': Snook, Oko
 
*''Blue's Room'': Polka Dots, Doodle Board
 
*''Avenue Q''
 
*''Lomax, The Hound of Music'': Lomax, Various Humans
 
*''[[Scooby-Doo]]! Adventures: The Mystery Map'': Phantom Parrot, Gnarlybeard, Stu and Lighthouse Lou
 
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.peterlinz.com/ Official Site]
 
* [http://www.peterlinz.com/ Official Site]
 
* [http://imdb.com/name/nm0513285/ IMDb]
 
* [http://imdb.com/name/nm0513285/ IMDb]
* '''Interviews:''' [http://web.archive.org/web/20040820082242/http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/oct/lions/ NPR] (2002), [http://www.lohud.com/article/20101219/LIFESTYLE01/12190308/1030/LIFESTYLE/Rock-Star-Resident--Meet-puppeteer-Peter-Linz-of-Katonah LoHud] (2010), [http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/3-questions-with-muppets-1249295.html accessAtlanta] (2011)
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* Interviews: [http://web.archive.org/web/20040820082242/http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/oct/lions/ NPR] (2002), [http://www.lohud.com/article/20101219/LIFESTYLE01/12190308/1030/LIFESTYLE/Rock-Star-Resident--Meet-puppeteer-Peter-Linz-of-Katonah LoHud] (2010), [http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/3-questions-with-muppets-1249295.html accessAtlanta] (2011)
 
* [http://broadwayworld.com/galleryperson.cfm?personid=9893 BroadwayWorld Photos]
 
* [http://broadwayworld.com/galleryperson.cfm?personid=9893 BroadwayWorld Photos]
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* ''Santa Barbara Independent'' [https://www.independent.com/news/2018/mar/01/muppets-house-puppetpalooza/ "Muppets in the House for PuppetPalooza: Puppeteer Peter Linz Talks Animating the Beloved Characters"] by Michelle Drown, March 1, 2018
   
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Revision as of 12:59, 7 March 2020

PeterLinzWalter

Peter Linz and Walter

Linz&Ernie

Linz with Ernie on the Sesame Street set.

PeterErnieHerry

Linz with Ernie and Herry in a publicity photo.

Jason Segel Peter Linz Frackle Whatnot

Jason Segel and Peter Linz with a Frackle and a Whatnot.

Peter

Linz with several Muppets from Plaza Sésamo

Linzmassey

As a Beach Hippie with Drew Massey in Muppets From Space

A native of Georgia, Peter Linz (b. June 28, 1967) began puppeteering at the age of 3. He entertained his first audience (a group of birthday partygoers) at the age of 8 and was bitten by the Muppet bug at age 10. He went on to graduate with a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia.

In 1991, Linz participated in the first O'Neill Puppetry Conference and was hired soon after as a performer for Sesame Street, often assisting and playing various Anything Muppets. Two of his best-known characters, however, emerged on the Disney Channel preschool program Bear in the Big Blue House in the form of a nervous mouse named Tutter and a playful otter named Pip. Linz was later cast as Walter, the newest addition to the Muppet troupe who was introduced in the film The Muppets.

After many years as a Sesame regular, Linz inherited the roles of Herry Monster in 2015, and Ernie in 2017. In the latter year, he also began performing several of the classic Muppet characters, Statler, Robin, Link Hogthrob, and Lips.

Linz has also created and led workshops in television puppetry under the auspices of the Jim Henson Company in Germany, China, Mexico and the United States. Outside of Henson, Linz and fellow Muppet performer Noel MacNeal have taught the "Beyond the Sock" puppetry workshop, held annually at the University of North Texas.

Linz has had great success outside of the Henson universe as well, performing in popular children's series such as Between the Lions (as Theo), The Puzzle Place (Skye), Blue's Room, The Book of Pooh, Cousin Skeeter, It's a Big, Big World (Snook), and Lomax, The Hound of Music (as the title character).

Linz performed on stage in the Tony award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q from 2003-2005 as puppet captain, ensemble member, and understudy for Princeton, Rod, Brian, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Bad Idea Bear #1.

Muppet credits

Notes

  • After production wrapped on Bear in the Big Blue House, Linz kept props of Tutter's entry hall table with lamp, portrait of Grandma Flutter, welcome mat, and the stuffed Kitty.[1]

See also

Sources

  1. Peter Linz interviewed for the Puppet Tears Podcast on Youtube, 1:17:20 - 1:18:20

External links