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Neil Sterenberg

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Neil Sterenberg Puppeteer & Voices
Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
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For over twenty five years now, Neil Sterenberg has been producing puppets and puppetry for the UK television, commercial and film industry. He has had a hand involved in either making or performing many of the UK's well loved TV puppets. He loves his job and the diversity of the characters he's performed. On one day he might be a talking biscuit, a very 'Dull' Furchester Hotel guest, a speedy runner bean and the next an alpaca who's afraid of heights! More recently however, his work can be seen as various creatures and droids in the latest Star Wars movies and is proud to be the performer behind Rian and the Scroll Keeper in Netflix's The Dark Crystal : Age of Resistance.
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    Known for

    The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
    The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Rian
    • Gruenak #2
    • Tavra
    • Tavra - puppeteer
    • The Scroll Keeper
    • The Scroll-Keeper
    • Maudra Mera - puppeteer
    • The Scroll-Keeper - puppeteer
    • Additional roles
    • Gruenak #2 - puppeteer
    • Rian (puppet)
    • Tavra (puppet)
    Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    7.7
    • Additional Crew
    • 2015
    The Furchester Hotel (2014)
    The Furchester Hotel
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Harvey P Dull
    • Aubergine
    • Griff
    • Horse
    • Mr. Crumb
    • Pierce the Porcupine
    Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll (2011)
    Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Nuzzle

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    • Dodge's Pup School (2024)
      Dodge's Pup School
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Woofer
      • 2024
    • Spitting Image (2020)
      Spitting Image
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Michael Gove
      • Emma Raducanu
      • Xi Jinping ...
      • 2021
    • Spitting Image: The Krauts' Edition (2021)
      Spitting Image: The Krauts' Edition
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Puppeteer
      • 2021
    • The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
      The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Rian
      • Gruenak #2
      • The Scroll-Keeper ...
      • 2019
    • Nish Kumar in The Mash Report (2017)
      The Mash Report
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Derek (voice)
      • 2018
    • The Furchester Hotel (2014)
      The Furchester Hotel
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Harvey P Dull
      • Aubergine
      • Horse ...
      • 2014–2017
    • Spot Bots (2016)
      Spot Bots
      6.8
      TV Series
      • All Puppets
      • 2016
    • Bill Barretta, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, and Eric Jacobson in Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
      Muppets Most Wanted
      6.4
      • UK Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
      • 2014
    • Mr. Bloom's Nursery: Get Set, Grow!
      TV Series
      • Colin the Runner Bean
      • 2013
    • Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll (2011)
      Nuzzle and Scratch: Frock and Roll
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Nuzzle
      • 2011
    • CBeebies Christmas Panto 2010: Aladdin (2010)
      CBeebies Christmas Panto 2010: Aladdin
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Nuzzle
      • 2010
    • Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch (2010)
      Hoof and Safety with Nuzzle and Scratch
      TV Series
      • Nuzzle
      • 2010
    • Nuzzle and Scratch (2008)
      Nuzzle and Scratch
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Nuzzle
      • 2008
    • Bubble & Squeak (2005)
      Bubble & Squeak
      TV Series
      • 2005–2009
    • Captain Abercromby (2002)
      Captain Abercromby
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Various
      • 2002

    Additional Crew



    • Ollie and Friends (2012)
      Ollie and Friends
      8.3
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2022
    • Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, DeWanda Wise, and Isabella Sermon in Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
      Jurassic World: Dominion
      5.6
      • puppeteer
      • 2022
    • Spitting Image (2020)
      Spitting Image
      5.6
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2020–2021
    • Katherine Smee, Justin Fletcher, and Steven Kynman in Justin's House (2011)
      Justin's House
      6.1
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2016
    • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
      Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
      7.7
      • creature and droid puppeteer
      • 2015
    • The Furchester Hotel (2014)
      The Furchester Hotel
      7.3
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2015
    • Andy Day in Andy's Wild Adventures (2012)
      Andy's Wild Adventures
      7.1
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2012
    • Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions (2009)
      Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions
      7.8
      TV Series
      • designer: Oucho
      • 2010
    • Carrie and David's Pop Shop (2008)
      Carrie and David's Pop Shop
      5.5
      TV Series
      • assistant puppeteer
      • 2008
    • The Roly Mo Show (2004)
      The Roly Mo Show
      6.1
      TV Series
      • puppet maker
      • puppeteer
      • 2004–2005
    • Simon Buckley, Alan Beal, Jenny Hutchinson, John Tobias, and Neil Sterenberg in Fimbles (2002)
      Fimbles
      5.4
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2002–2003
    • Monkey Makes
      TV Series
      • puppet
      • 2002
    • Tikkabilla (2002)
      Tikkabilla
      7.0
      TV Series
      • puppet builder
      • 2002
    • Combat Sheep (2001)
      Combat Sheep
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • puppeteer
      • 2001
    • The Big Garage (1995)
      The Big Garage
      8.1
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 1997

    Art Department



    • Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)
      Jim Henson: Idea Man
      7.7
      • limbo puppeteer: Jim Henson's Creature Shop
      • 2024
    • Ben Faulks in Mr. Bloom's Nursery (2011)
      Mr. Bloom's Nursery
      7.8
      TV Series
      • puppet designer and builder
      • 2012
    • Ross Lee's Ghoulies
      TV Series
      • created by: Armpit
      • designed by: Armpit
      • 2008

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