Allan Trautman
Acting
Born January 1, 1955 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
Filmography
The Muppet Show
2026 · Supporting Muppet Performer
The Happytime Murders
2018 · Octopus / Puppet Doctor (voice)
The Jungle Book
2016 · Animal Voices (voice)
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
2011 · Himself
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
2005 · Crow / Old Tom (voice)
Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave
2005 · Tarman (uncredited)
Intolerable Cruelty
2003 · Convention Lawyer
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002 · Eugene the Tuba Player (voice)
The Country Bears
2002 · Puppeteer (Fred)
Monkeybone
2001 · BBQ Pig (voice)
Muppets from Space
1999 · Additional Muppet Performer
Muppet Classic Theater
1994 · Papa Pig / The Banker / The Royal Doctor / Villager (voice)
Cold Dog Soup
1990 · Joseph
Return of the Living Dead Part II
1988 · Tarman
The Return of the Living Dead
1985 · Tarman