Peter Linz

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. 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.[citation needed]

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

Television

Other appearances

External links

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