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Allan Trautman

Allan Trautman (born May 25, 1955) is an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Jim Henson Company.

Early life

He is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Trautman has a B.A. in Physics and Drama from Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He later obtained an MFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts in 1978.

Career

He had his first job as a puppeteer during college working on The Letter People. Trautman spent two summers performing at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. He stayed in Los Angeles after graduation and performed with Sid and Marty Krofft. Trautman began working with the Muppets in 1990 on Muppet*Vision 3D, still showing in the Disney theme parks. He has been working with Jim Henson's Creature Shop since 1991 on animatronic projects as well as The Henson Digital Performance Studio. He is a cast member of Henson Alternative's puppet improv show, Puppet Up! (a.k.a. Stuffed and Unstrung), touring to such places as Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. He has also teaches Improvisation at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series

Other

  • Puppet Up! — Performer
  • Stuffed and Unstrung — Performer
  • Dr. Dolittle — Puppet Coordinator
  • The Muppets Take the Bowl — Additional Muppet Performer (live show at the Hollywood Bowl, Sept. 8–10, 2017)
  • The Muppets Take the O2 — Additional Muppet Performer (live show at the O2 Arena, Jul. 13-14, 2018)

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