Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer. Known for his work with the Muppets, Linz's most prominent role is performing for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets.Barnes, Henry. The Muppets – review", The Guardian, January 26, 2012.Sam. Blu-ray, DVD Release: The Muppets, DiscDish.com, January 19, 2012. Since 1991, Linz has performed on Sesame Street, on which he performs Herry Monster and Ernie.
Early life Peter Linz was born on June 28, 1967 in Decatur, Georgia.
Career Linz has performed many characters on children's television shows, including Snook in It's a Big Big World, Tutter and Pip in Bear in the Big Blue House, Pooh in The Book of Pooh, Tizzy on Squeak! (season 1), Theo Lion in Between the Lions, Honkers, Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Yo-Yol, Bif, Herry Monster and Ernie in Sesame Street and addition roles in Blue's Room and The Puzzle Place. Following Steve Whitmire's departure from the Muppets, Linz has performed the roles of Statler, Link Hogthrob, Robin the Frog, and Lips.
Linz also performed in the Broadway musical Avenue Q, and provided the voice of Moz in the English dub of Sheep and Wolves.
Personal life Linz was previously married to Marlene E. Rudy from 1993 until her death in 2016; together they have three children. He married puppeteer Alice Dinnean in 2023.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes1999Muppets from SpaceShakes, Beach Hippie, Additional MuppetsAssistant performer, cameo appearance2011The MuppetsWalterPerformerKikoRiki: Team InvincibleKrashEnglish dub; credited as George Bailey2013Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery MapPhantom Parrot, Gnarlybeard, Stu Stukowski, Lighthouse LouPuppeteer; Direct-to-video film2014Muppets Most WantedWalter, Manolo Flamingo, Prisoner, BabyPerformer2016Sheep and WolvesMozEnglish dub
Television Year(s)TitleRoleNotes1991–presentSesame StreetErnie (2017–present), Herry Monster (2015–present), Additional MuppetsPerformer1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Additional MuppetsPerformer; PBS special1994Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being GreenGoldfishPerformer; Direct-to-video special1994–1998The Puzzle PlaceSkye, NuzzlePerformer (season 1–2)1996Aliens in the FamilyVarch, Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation, Red YukklePerformer1997–2006Bear in the Big Blue HouseTutter, Pip, Jack the Dog, Skippy, Jacques the Beaver, Luna the Moon (puppetry only), Shadow (puppetry only), Ray the Sun (puppetry only)Performer1997Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the TruthAdditional MuppetsPerformer; Direct-to-video special1998Elmopalooza!Additional MuppetsPerformer; ABC special2000–2010Between the LionsTheo Lion, Heath the Thesaurus (season 2–4), Announcer Bunny, GawainPerformer2001–2004The Book of PoohWinnie the PoohPuppeter2003–2004Fisher-Price Baby Development VideosDeePerformer; Direct-to-video specials2002–2020Squeak!TizzyEnglish dub2004–2005Blue's RoomPolka Dots, Doodle BoardPerformer (season 1)2006–2010It's a Big Big WorldSnook, OkoPerformer2007–2011WordWorldBug, Pig, MonkeyVoice; credited as George Bailey2008Abby in WonderlandAdditional MuppetsPerformerLomax, the Hound of MusicLomax the HoundA Muppet Christmas: Letters to SantaAdditional Muppets2010, 201130 RockPuppeteer #1, Additional MuppetsPerformer; 2 episodes2012Pokémon the Series: Black & WhiteAngusEnglish dub; credited as George Bailey2015–2016The MuppetsGloria Estefan, Droop, SnowthPerformer2020Muppets NowJoe the Legal Weasel, Walter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Foo-FooPerformer2021–presentDonkey HodieClyde the CloudPerformer2021Muppets Haunted MansionWalter, Joe the Legal Weasel, Statler, Robin the Frog, Lips, GhostPerformer; Disney+ special2023The Muppets MayhemLips, StatlerPerformer2026The Muppet ShowStatler, Robin the Frog (uncredited), LipsPerformer; Disney+ special
Other appearances YearTitleRoleNotes2013Sesame Street Spaghetti Space ChaseElmoVoice (opening ceremony); theme park ride2017The Muppets Take the BowlWalter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, SnowthPerformer; live show at the Hollywood Bowl2018The Muppets Take the O2Walter, Robin the Frog, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, SnowthPerformer; live show at the O2 Arena2021The Muppets Christmas Caroling CoachStatlerVoice; theme park show at Disneyland2025World of Color Happiness!Joe the Legal Weasel, Lips, StatlerPerformer (prerecorded footage); theme park pre-show2026Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: Starring The MuppetsWalter, Joe the Legal Weasel, Lips, Statler, Robin the FrogPerformer (Audio-Animatronic voice and prerecorded footage); theme park attraction
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