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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

The Return of the Living Dead
as Tarman

Return of the Living Dead Part II
as Tarman

The Jungle Book
as Animal Voices (voice)

The Happytime Murders
as Octopus / Puppet Doctor

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
as Crow / Old Tom (voice)

Intolerable Cruelty
as Convention Lawyer

Monkeybone
as BBQ Pig (voice)

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Eugene the Tuba Player (voice)

Muppets from Space
as Additional Muppet Performer
The Muppets Take The O2
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)