Peter Linz (b. June 28, 1967) is an American puppeteer. His most prominent role is being the performer for the character Walter who was introduced in the 2011 feature film The Muppets. Linz recounts receiving the role as his favorite; "Apart from my wedding day and birth of my children, being cast as Walter was one of the greatest moments of my life. I was beyond happiness."He has voiced many characters on children's television shows, including Blue's Clues, Sesame Street, The Puzzle Place, and Bear in the Big Blue House. Perhaps some of his best known voice roles are Snook in It's a Big Big World and Theo Lion in Between the Lions.Linz also performed in the Broadway musical Avenue Q.
An ensemble member and understudy for Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear #1 in the Tony-award winning musical, Avenue Q. [July 2003]
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Currently in production on the new PBS series, "It's A Big Big World" in which he stars as Snook the Sloth. The series premiers January 2006 [November 2005]
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Graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in psychology.
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He has created & led workshops in television puppetry under the auspices of the Jim Henson Company in Germany, China, Mexico and the United States.
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On April 30, 2005 performed with fellow puppeteer Tyler Bunch at the Family Festival Street Fair at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
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Spent 14 seasons on the long-running children's series Seseme Street.
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Performed two live shows with the cast of Blue's Room at Toys R Us in Times Square on the morning of September 17, 2004 to promote a Blue's Room-themed toy display.
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On October 8, 2002 appeared with his character Theo Lion from "Between the Lions" before the House Education Reform Subcommittee to explain the importance of supporting literacy programs. James Earl Jones was also in attendance.
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Has been puppeteering since he was 3 years old.
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Grew up in Georgia.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sesame Street in Communities
2016
TV Mini-Series
The Muppets.
2015-2016
TV Series
Various
Angel Marie
Walter
...
The Muppets: First Look Presentation
2015
Short
Angel Marie
Walter
Happy Yellow Creature
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
TV Series
Puppeteer #3
Sesame Street
1991-2015
TV Series
Muppet / Bakeob / Luke Piewalker / ...
Disney Drive On with The Muppets
2014
TV Series short
Walter
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
Walter / Manolo Flamingo (voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular
2013
TV Movie
Walter (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013
Video
Gnarlybeard - Puppeteer
All I Need Is Love
2012
Video short
Walter (voice)
Just for Laughs
2012
TV Series
Chickens
Walter
Monstruos Supersanos
2012
TV Mini-Series
Muppet Performer
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009-2011
TV Series
Walter / Additional Muppets
Saturday Night Live
2011
TV Series
Audience Member
The Muppets
2011
Walter (voice)
30 Rock
2010-2011
TV Series
Muppet Puppeteer / Puppeteer #1
It's a Big Big World
2009
TV Series
Snook the Sloth / Oko
Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change
2009
TV Movie
Additional Muppet Performance
Lomax: The Hound of Music
2008
TV Series
Lomax
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
TV Movie
Additional Muppets (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
TV Movie
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Ready for School
2007
Video
Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007
Video
Chicken
Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
2007
Video
Elmo's World: Pets!
2006
Video
Sesame Beginnings: Beginning Together
2006
Video short
Sesame Beginnings: Make Music Together
2006
Video short
Guess That Shape and Color
2006
Video short
Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky
2006
Video
Elmo Visits the Doctor
2005
Video
Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet
2005
Video
Blue's Room
2004
TV Series
Polka Dots / Doodle Board / Doodleboard / ...
Blue's Clues
2004
TV Series
Polka Dots
Doodle Board
Between the Lions
1999
TV Series
Theo / Gawain
Muppets from Space
1999
Additional Muppet Performer / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Beach Hippie
Bear in the Big Blue House
1997-1999
TV Series
Tutter / Pip / Jacques the Beaver / ...
Big Bird Gets Lost
1998
Video short voice
Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
Video
Elf (voice)
Imagine That!
1996
Video short voice
Kids' Guide to Life: Learning to Share
1996
Video short voice
Aliens in the Family
1996
TV Series
Performer
Elmocize
1996
Video short voice
Do the Alphabet
1996
Video short voice
The Puzzle Place
1994-1996
TV Series
Skye Nakaiye / Nuzzle (puppet) / Nuzzle
Sesame Songs: Sing-Along Earth Songs
1993
Video short voice
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
performer: "Macarena Bayside Boys Remix"
Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular
2013
TV Movie performer: "Venus", "Applause", "Artpop" - uncredited
The Muppets
2011
performer: "Life's a Happy Song", "Man or Muppet", "Life's a Happy Song Finale"