Movies by Frank Oz
As part of the cast:
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Cast: Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Barretta …
Directed by: Constance Marks
Beloved by millions of children, Elmo is a global icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary…
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Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings (2005)
Cast: Muppets, Carroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson …
Directed by: Lisa Simon
Sesame Street's Big Bird whisks his pal Snuffy on a musical trip to exciting places in this sing-along program. Snuffy flips through Big Bird's scrapbook and is truly amazed by all…
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (2005)
Cast: Muppets, Carol Spinney, Jerry Nelson …
Directed by: Jon Stone
Oscar, Ernie, the Count, Big Bird and the rest of the gang are joined by celebrity guest stars in this fun-filled sing-along. James Taylor shows up to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons,…
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Zathura (2005)
Cast: Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard …
Directed by: Jon Favreau
After discovering a mysterious game in the basement of their house, two pint-sized brothers are sent flying into space, where they must finish the game by reaching the planet Zathura -- or be…
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Sesame Street: Sing Along (2004)
Cast: Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Eric Jacobson …
Directed by: Jon Stone
Everyone knows the educational importance of PBS's landmark learning show, "Sesame Street." But sometimes, we forget about all the great songs that have come from the much-honored…
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Ed Sullivan: Muppets Magic (2003)
Cast: Muppets, Ed Sullivan, Jim Henson …
This comical compilation gathers some of the Muppets' classic sketches -- including "The Computer Dinner," with an early appearance by Cookie Monster -- that originally aired on "The Ed…
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Sesame Street: Fiesta! (2003)
Cast: Elmo, Big Bird, Grover …
Join those lovable Sesame Street characters as they take part in a Spanish fiesta! Watch as Elmo learns to do the conga, while Maria, Rosita and Gabi make colorful floats and costumes. Your…
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Sesame Street: Imagine That (2003)
Cast: Elmo, Big Bird, Grover …
Your favorite "Sesame Street" friends show kids how to have fantastic adventures at home -- and all it takes is a little imagination. The recycling bin is full of great new toys waiting to be…
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Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman …
Directed by: George Lucas
George Lucas's famous saga about a galaxy far, far away continues as Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) makes progress in his Jedi training, falls in love with Padmé Amidala…
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Cinderelmo: Sesame Street (2000)
Cast: Elmo, French Stewart, Oliver Platt …
Directed by: Bruce Leddy
When Elmo (voiced by Kevin Clash) learns that the princess (Keri Russell) plans to hold a ball at her palace, he decides he'd like to attend. However, his grumpy stepmother (Kathy…
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Sesame Street: Let's Make Music (2000)
Cast: Big Bird, Muppets, Grover …
Directed by: Emily Squires
Telly loses his tuba and fears that he'll never be able to make music again. Fortunately, the cast of the hit show "Stomp" arrives and demonstrates how everyday objects can be used for…
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Muppets from Space (1999)
Cast: Dave Goelz, Kermit the Frog, Steve Whitmire …
Directed by: Tim Hill
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret…
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
Cast: Mandy Patinkin, Elmo, Vanessa L. Williams …
Directed by: Gary Halvorson
Elmo dives into Oscar the Grouch's trash can after a series of accidents sends the furry red monster's special blanket into Grouchland. To rescue his beloved blankie, Elmo must face…
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Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
Cast: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman …
Directed by: George Lucas
In this Star Wars prequel, jedi Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) must protect Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) from the evil clutches of Darth Sidious and Senator…
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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1997)
Cast: Elmo, Kevin Clash, Carol Spinney …
Directed by: Emily Squires
After helping to dislodge Santa Claus from a chimney, Elmo is rewarded with an enchanted snow globe to make three special wishes -- and he decides that every day will be Christmas, his…
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Sesame Street: 1-2-3, Count with Me (1997)
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash …
Directed by: Emily Squires
With a little help from his friends, Sesame Street's irrepressibly upbeat Ernie uses music to teach youngsters how to count from 1 to 20 in this 30-minute lesson for kids aged 18 months…
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Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Brian Henson
A young boy holds a secret treasure map, and Kermit the Frog is the friendly sea captain who sets sail with the lad to find the fortune. But one crew member wants the treasure for himself --…
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Innocent Blood (1992)
Cast: Anne Parillaud, Anthony LaPaglia, Robert Loggia …
Directed by: John Landis
A sexy vampire (Anne Parillaud) neglects to finish off the mob boss (Robert Loggia) who was her latest snack. When he awakens to find he's a member of a new underworld family, he wastes…
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Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting (1989)
Cast: Bill Cosby, Jim Henson, Frank Oz …
Directed by: Peter Harris
Celebrate the first 20 years of exceptional children's programming from "Sesame Street" with this delightful special featuring classic episode segments, celebrity guest performances and…
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Labyrinth (1986)
Cast: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Frank Oz …
Directed by: Jim Henson
In this Jim Henson-directed fantasy, teenage Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) embarks on a life-altering quest when she attempts to rescue her little brother, Toby (Toby Froud), from the clutches of…
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Spies Like Us (1985)
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Steve Forrest …
Directed by: John Landis
It's up to two CIA spies who have never left their offices in Washington, D.C., to save the world from nuclear disaster. Trouble begins when the duo enters the Soviet Union while trying…
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Follow That Bird (1985)
Cast: Carroll Spinney, Chevy Chase, Emilio Delgado …
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
After the Feathered Friends Society decides that Big Bird should be living with "his own kind," he's shipped to a new home with the Dodo family. But homesick and lonely, Big Bird flies…
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The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz …
Directed by: Frank Oz
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back…
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Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets (1984)
Cast: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Frank Oz …
Directed by: David A. Goldsmith
Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible…
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Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, James Earl Jones …
Directed by: Richard Marquand
Director George Lucas delivers the finale to his original epic space trilogy with the rebel forces' last stand against the Empire and Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) fateful…
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Trading Places (1983)
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy …
Directed by: John Landis
Eddie Murphy established himself as a comedy superstar playing streetwise hustler Billy Ray Valentine, who trades places with wealthy investment executive Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) to…
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Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi: Original Theatrical Version (1983)
Cast: Kenny Baker, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford …
Directed by: Richard Marquand
In this original theatrical version of the finale to George Lucas's epic space trilogy, the rebel forces take their last stand against the Empire, while Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)…
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Jim Henson
Investigative journalists Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo go on the trail of a thief after he steals a priceless diamond necklace from Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg). Kermit falls head over heals for…
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An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Cast: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter …
Directed by: John Landis
After surviving a vicious werewolf attack that left his friend dead, an American backpacker in London becomes a murderous werewolf himself. Prowling the streets of London, he learns that his…
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Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Cast: James Earl Jones, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford …
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
George Lucas's epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader…
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Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back: Original Theatrical Version (1980)
Cast: Kenny Baker, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford …
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
George Lucas's epic saga continues (in this original theatrical version) as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda, while Han Solo (Harrison…
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The Muppet Movie (1979)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: James Frawley
After deciding to pursue a career in acting, Kermit the Frog goes on a cross-country trek to find fame in Hollywood. Along the way, he meets Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Mark Hamill / Paul Simon / Raquel Welch (1978)
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Mark Hamill …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
The most sensational, inspirational show on television is back! These hilarious, uncut episodes are packed with all the skits, music hits, great guest stars and Muppet moments you love, plus…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Harry Belafonte / Linda Ronstadt / John Denver (1978)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
Mixing clever music and comedy with fabulous puppetry and fun guest stars, Jim Henson's Muppets became pop-culture icons that endure to this day. This special collection features three…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Peter Sellers / John Cleese / Dudley Moore (1978)
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Peter Sellers …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
Mixing clever music and comedy with fabulous puppetry and fun guest stars, Jim Henson's Muppets became pop culture icons that endure to this day. This special collection features three…
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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
Cast: Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Eren Ozker …
Directed by: Jim Henson
A mother otter and her son both enter a talent show to win money to buy Christmas presents for each other. Trouble is, the Riverbottom Gang of rich kids have set their sights on the $50 first…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Elton John / Julie Andrews / Gene Kelly (1977)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
The most sensational, inspirational, celebrational show on TV is back! These hilarious, uncut episodes are packed with all the skits, music hits, great guest stars and Muppet moments you…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Steve Martin / Carol Burnett / Gilda Radner (1977)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
Jim Henson's Muppets are visited by some of the biggest comedians of the 1970s in this collection of three episodes of the iconic variety show. Steve Martin, Carol Burnett and Gilda…
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Best of The Muppet Show: George Burns / Bob Hope / Dom DeLuise (1977)
Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
It's time to play the music -- it's time to light the lights -- it's time to get things started, not just with the sensational Muppet Show gang, but also with one of their…
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Best of The Muppet Show: Diana Ross / Brooke Shields / Rudolph Nuryev (1976)
Cast: Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Kermit the Frog …
Directed by: Philip Casson, Peter Harris
This compilation from the internationally renowned television program "The Muppet Show" features three hilariously exuberant episodes starring those wacky Muppets as well as singer Diana…
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The Muppet Show (1976)
Cast: Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Jim Henson …
Jim Henson's inspired 1970s comedy series stars Kermit the Frog as an eternally put-upon stage manager tyring to keep order behind the scenes at a vaudeville-style musical stage revue…
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Death at a Funeral (2007)
Cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Andy Nyman …
Directed by: Frank Oz
In this black comedy from director Frank Oz, the funeral for the patriarch of a wealthy but eccentric British clan is turned topsy-turvy when a stranger appears, claiming to be the dead…
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The Stepford Wives (2004)
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Bette Midler, Matthew Broderick …
Directed by: Frank Oz
After moving to the beautiful suburb of Stepford with her husband (Matthew Broderick), career-driven Joanna (Nicole Kidman) begins to suspect something is radically wrong with the other…
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The Score (2001)
Cast: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando …
Directed by: Frank Oz, Robert De Niro
Ready-to-retire safecracker Nick, flamboyant fence Max and talented but volatile thief Jackie team up to rob the Montreal Customs House. The score could put them all on easy street, but Nick…
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Bowfinger (1999)
Cast: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham …
Directed by: Frank Oz
Lame producer Bobby Bowfinger (Steve Martin) has a script that's brimming with possibilities, and dreams of making his first big hit. The catch? To get seed money to produce the film, it…
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In & Out (1997)
Cast: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck …
Directed by: Frank Oz
When dim-bulb actor Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon) wins an Oscar for playing a gay Marine, he outs his high school drama teacher, Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline), in his acceptance speech. It all…
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The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Cast: Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse …
Directed by: Frank Oz
Nine-year-old Omri (Hal Scardino) gets some odd gifts for his birthday: a wooden cupboard, antique keys and a figure of an Iroquois warrior. Much to Omri's surprise, the figurine --…
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Housesitter (1992)
Cast: Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany …
Directed by: Frank Oz
After building his dream house, architect Newton Davis (Steve Martin) proposes marriage to his girlfriend (Dana Delany), only to be summarily rejected. He seeks solace in a one-night stand…
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What About Bob? (1991)
Cast: Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty …
Directed by: Frank Oz
Determined to receive treatment, Bob Wiley (Bill Murray), a neurotic New Yorker struggling with a host of paralyzing phobias, follows his psychiatrist on vacation in this quirky family…
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Cast: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly …
Directed by: Frank Oz
Small-time con man Freddy butts heads with Lawrence, a successful European swindler working the Riviera. Hoping to get rid of one another, they make a loser-leaves bet to scam the fortunes of…
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Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Cast: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia …
Directed by: Frank Oz
Plant yourself in front of the tube and veg out with Frank Oz's horticultural horror flick. Gawky Seymour Krelborn looking for a way to save his job in a ramshackle, skid row flower…
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The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz …
Directed by: Frank Oz
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back…
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The Dark Crystal (1982)
Cast: Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw …
Directed by: Frank Oz, Jim Henson
Master Muppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz co-direct this classic fantasy film that tells the mythical tale of Jen, the last of the Gelfling race, who is charged with healing the Crystal of…