Allan Trautman

Born: 1955-01-01

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Allan Trautman was born in Brooklyn, New York. He has a B.A. in Physics and Drama from Washington University, St. Louis. Got his first job as a puppeteer during college working on "The Letter People."

He also has an MFA in Acting from California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California.

Spent two summers performing at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Stayed in Los Angeles after graduation and performed with Sid and Marty Krofft. First worked with the Muppets in 1990 on MuppetVision 3D, still showing in the Disney theme parks. Began work on Dinosaurs for the Jim Henson Co. in 1991.

Known For

The Jungle Book
The Return of the Living Dead
The Muppet Show
Monkeybone
Intolerable Cruelty
Return of the Living Dead Part II
The Happytime Murders
The Country Bears
Muppets from Space
Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave

Top Movie Credits

The Jungle Book Animal Voices (voice)
The Muppet Show Supporting Muppet Performer
Monkeybone BBQ Pig (voice)
Intolerable Cruelty Convention Lawyer
The Happytime Murders Octopus / Puppet Doctor (voice)
The Country Bears Puppeteer (Fred)
Muppets from Space Additional Muppet Performer