Allan Trautman
Acting
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
2026The Muppet Show
Supporting Muppet Performer
2018The Happytime Murders
Octopus / Puppet Doctor
2016The Jungle Book
Animal Voices (voice)
2014Pillywag's Mansion
Screen
2013Sid the Science Kid: The Movie
Yangyang (voice) / Gerald / Dad
2012Grey Matter
Vice Principal Jordan
2011More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
Himself
2011They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'
Himself
2009The Macabre World of Lavender Williams
Lead Puppeteer
2007The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Self
2005The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
Crow / Old Tom (voice)
2005Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave
Tarman (uncredited)
2003Intolerable Cruelty
Convention Lawyer
2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Eugene the Tuba Player (voice)
2002The Country Bears
Puppeteer (Fred)
2001Monkeybone
BBQ Pig (voice)
1999Muppets from Space
Additional Muppet Performer
1996The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: The Brush in the Stone
Johnny Paste (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Malibu Timmy
Johnny Paste (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Molar Island
Johnny Paste (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: An Eye for a Tooth
Johnny Paste (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Rainy Day Adventure
Sunny the Sun (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Lost My Brush
Johnny Paste / Sherry the Fairy (voice)
1995The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Big Mouth Gulch
Johnny Paste (voice)