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But the appearances of several key props — and, perhaps more importantly, several original puppeteers — helped lend sentiment to the night.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, April 21, Variety reported that the movie's puppeteer James Ortiz, who portrays the alien character Rocky in the movie, is eligible for awards consideration at the 2027 Oscars and 2027 Actor Awards.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump is reckless and has surrounded himself with puppeteers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, April 21, Variety reported that the movie's puppeteer James Ortiz, who portrays the alien character Rocky in the movie, is eligible for awards consideration at the 2027 Oscars and 2027 Actor Awards.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump is reckless and has surrounded himself with puppeteers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for puppeteer
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“Puppeteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppeteer. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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puppeteer
noun
pup·pe·teer
ˌpəp-ə-ˈti(ə)r 
: one who works puppets
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