Allan Trautman
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1955-01-01 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
- The Jungle Book (2016) — Animal Voices (voice)
- The Return of the Living Dead (1985) — Tarman
- Intolerable Cruelty (2003) — Convention Lawyer
- Married... with Children (1987) — Barbiephile
- Dinosaurs (1991) — Maurice (voice)
- The Happytime Murders (2018) — Octopus / Puppet Doctor (voice)
- Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) — Tarman
- Monkeybone (2001) — BBQ Pig (voice)
- Muppets from Space (1999) — Additional Muppet Performer
- Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave (2005) — Tarman (uncredited)
- The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) — Crow / Old Tom (voice)
- The Country Bears (2002) — Puppeteer (Fred)
- The Muppet Show (2026) — Supporting Muppet Performer
- Grounded for Life (2001) — Professor Gollin
- It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) — Eugene the Tuba Player (voice)
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) — Mr. Poplin