Frank Oz

The Profile

Frank Oz (born May 25, 1944) is an American puppeteer, actor, director and voice artist, known for his longtime collaboration with Jim Henson and for performing several Muppet characters and Yoda. He has directed films including Little Shop of Horrors, What About Bob? and In & Out.

Born in Hereford, England and raised in the United States; began working with Jim Henson in the 1960s; original performer of Muppet characters (including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Bert, Animal) and the voice/puppetry of Yoda; directed feature films such as Little Shop of Horrors (1986), What About Bob? (1991), In & Out (1997) and The Score (2001).

A single DeBaser review (ilfreddo) treats Funeral Party as an exaggerated, gleefully irreverent English comedy. The reviewer compares its tone to Four Weddings and a Funeral and praises its high rhythm of gags while noting occasional excess. Overall: entertaining and lively.