Allan Trautman

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

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The Muppet Show

2026 ⭐ 7.2

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The Jungle Book

2016 ⭐ 6.9

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Grey Matter

2012 ⭐ 7.5

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More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011 ⭐ 7.4

Career timeline

2026

The Muppet Show Notable

Supporting Muppet Performer · 2026

⭐ 7.2

2018

The Happytime Murders Notable

Octopus / Puppet Doctor (voice · 2018

⭐ 5.8

2016

The Jungle Book Notable

Animal Voices (voice) · 2016

⭐ 6.9

2014

Pillywag's Mansion

Screen · 2014

2013

Sid the Science Kid: The Movie

Yangyang (voice) / Gerald / Da · 2013

⭐ 2.6

2012

Grey Matter Notable

Vice Principal Jordan · 2012

⭐ 7.5

2011

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead Notable

Himself · 2011

⭐ 7.4

They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'

Himself · 2011

⭐ 5.7

2009

The Macabre World of Lavender Williams

Lead Puppeteer · 2009

⭐ 6.0

2007

The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

Self · 2007

⭐ 6.0

2005

Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave

Tarman (uncredited) · 2005

⭐ 5.2

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

Crow / Old Tom (voice) · 2005

⭐ 5.2

2003

Intolerable Cruelty Notable

Convention Lawyer · 2003

⭐ 6.0

2002

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Eugene the Tuba Player (voice) · 2002

⭐ 6.0

The Country Bears

Puppeteer (Fred) · 2002

⭐ 4.7

2001

Monkeybone

BBQ Pig (voice) · 2001

⭐ 5.2

1999

Muppets from Space

Additional Muppet Performer · 1999

⭐ 6.1

1996

The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: The Brush in the Stone Notable

Johnny Paste (voice) · 1996

⭐ 7.5

1995

The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Operation Secret Birthday Surprise Notable

Johnny Paste / Sunny the Sun / · 1995

⭐ 8.5

The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Spooky Tooth Notable

Rodney the Riddler (voice) · 1995

⭐ 8.0

The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: An Eye for a Tooth Notable

Johnny Paste (voice) · 1995

⭐ 7.0

1994

Muppet Classic Theater

Papa Pig / The Banker / The Ro · 1994

⭐ 6.9

1990

Cold Dog Soup

Joseph · 1990

⭐ 5.3

1988

Return of the Living Dead Part II

Tarman · 1988

⭐ 6.4

1986

Hollywood Erotic Film Festival

Milkman · 1986

⭐ 5.2

Frequently appears with

Bill Barretta

Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf /

Eric Jacobson

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Peter Linz

Lips / Statler (voice)

David Rudman

Scooter / Janice / Beaker

Neel Sethi

Mowgli

Bill Murray

Baloo (voice)

Ben Kingsley

Bagheera (voice)

Idris Elba

Shere Khan (voice)

Scarlett Johansson

Kaa (voice)

Full filmography

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The Muppet Show

2026 ⭐ 7.2

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The Happytime Murders

2018 ⭐ 5.8

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The Jungle Book

2016 ⭐ 6.9

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Pillywag's Mansion

2014

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Sid the Science Kid: The Movie

2013 ⭐ 2.6

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Grey Matter

2012 ⭐ 7.5

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More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011 ⭐ 7.4

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They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'

2011 ⭐ 5.7

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The Macabre World of Lavender Williams

2009 ⭐ 6.0

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The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness

2007 ⭐ 6.0

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Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave

2005 ⭐ 5.2

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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005 ⭐ 5.2

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Intolerable Cruelty

2003 ⭐ 6.0

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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002 ⭐ 6.0

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The Country Bears

2002 ⭐ 4.7

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Monkeybone

2001 ⭐ 5.2

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Muppets from Space

1999 ⭐ 6.1

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The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: The Brush in the Stone

1996 ⭐ 7.5

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The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Operation Secret Birthday Surprise

1995 ⭐ 8.5

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The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Spooky Tooth

1995 ⭐ 8.0