Actor

Faz Fazakas

Acting

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Acting credits

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TMDB popularity

0.6

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Movies: 4Series: 1Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 2541807

Known for: Acting

Born: April 5, 1918

Died: September 28, 2013

Age: 95

Place of birth: Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1958 - 1984

Years active: 27

Average TMDB rating: 7.04

Also known as

Franz Fazakas

Other jobs

Props (1)

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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.