Peter Linz
Linz at the 2011Dragon Con
Born	(1967-06-28)June 28, 1967 (age 58) Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Other names	George Bailey
Occupation	Puppeteer
Years active	1989–present
Spouses	Marlene E. Rudy ​ ​ (m. 1993; died 2016)​ Alice Dinnean ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	3

Peter Linz (born June 28, 1967)^[1] is an Americanpuppeteer.^[2] Known for his work withthe Muppets, Linz's most prominent role is performing for the characterWalter who was introduced in the 2011 feature filmThe Muppets.^[3][4][5] Since 1991, Linz has performed onSesame Street, on which he performsHerry Monster andErnie.^[6]

Peter Linz was born on June 28, 1967 inDecatur, Georgia.^[1]

Linz has performed many characters on children's television shows, including Snook inIt's a Big Big World, Tutter and Pip inBear in the Big Blue House, Pooh inThe Book of Pooh, Tizzy onSqueak! (season 1), Theo Lion inBetween the Lions,Honkers, Osvaldo, el Gruñón, Yo-Yol, Bif,Herry Monster andErnie inSesame Street and addition roles inBlue's Room andThe Puzzle Place. FollowingSteve Whitmire's departure from the Muppets, Linz has performed the roles ofStatler,Link Hogthrob,Robin the Frog, andLips.^[6]

Linz also performed in theBroadway musicalAvenue Q,^[7] and provided the voice of Moz in the English dub ofSheep and Wolves.^{[citation needed]}

Linz was previously married to Marlene E. Rudy from 1993 until her death in 2016; together they have three children.^[8] He married puppeteerAlice Dinnean in 2023.^[9]

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