Philippe Genty

Philippe Genty is a French puppeteer. Originally a graphic designer, his interest in puppetry began while making a documentary on puppetry across the world, resulting in his 1965 educational film Blue Like an Orange. While Genty formed his own puppet troupe in 1968, his documentary work continued with the 1969 TV series Le Tour du Monde des Marionnette. For both projects, he documented behind the scenes footage of Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and other Muppets Inc. staff.
Jim Henson visited Genty during a trip to France in 1976Jim Henson's Red Book. 8/–/1976 – ‘Weekend trip with Lisa and Brian to Paris. Visit Philippe Genty.’. August 6, 2012 and featured his work in an episode of Jim Henson Presents The World of Puppetry. The episode included a performance of "Les Autruches" (The Ostriches), Genty's stage piece with Muppety birds, which along with the other acts is performed by the puppeteers bunraku style in black velvet. 
Frank Oz attributed the accent of Marvin Suggs to "my French friend" Philippe Genty (misspelled Gentry) in the liner notes to the CD Music, Mayhem and More! 
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==External links==
*World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts bio
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