Puppetry Expertise

Mike Quinn has over 45 years of experience as a master puppeteer in film and television.

Specializing in character performance.

Puppeteer

Film Contributions

Jim Henson

1980 - Present

Contributed to iconic films like Star Wars, Labyrinth, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Animation Skills

Pixar Animator

1995 - 2000

Blended live action and animation principles, enhancing storytelling through character animation.

A close-up of a wooden marionette puppet with a round head, small facial features, and a painted green and yellow zigzag pattern resembling a cap. The puppet is dressed in a red outfit, and strings are visible, suggesting it is a string puppet. The lighting is dim, casting shadows and giving a dramatic effect.
A close-up of a wooden marionette puppet with a round head, small facial features, and a painted green and yellow zigzag pattern resembling a cap. The puppet is dressed in a red outfit, and strings are visible, suggesting it is a string puppet. The lighting is dim, casting shadows and giving a dramatic effect.

Puppetry Services Offered

Expert puppeteering for film and television, blending animation and live action seamlessly.

Character Animation Skills

Bringing characters to life through expert animation and puppetry, enhancing storytelling in every project.

Four costume performers are on an outdoor stage, surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery. The backdrop features a colorful, cartoon-style mural depicting a garden scene with a wheelbarrow, rake, and various plants. The performers are dressed in whimsical outfits, with one in the center wearing a character headpiece reminiscent of a mascot.
Four costume performers are on an outdoor stage, surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery. The backdrop features a colorful, cartoon-style mural depicting a garden scene with a wheelbarrow, rake, and various plants. The performers are dressed in whimsical outfits, with one in the center wearing a character headpiece reminiscent of a mascot.
Mentorship and Training

Providing guidance and education in puppetry techniques for aspiring performers and industry professionals.

A colorful display featuring three puppets inside and around a red, ornately decorated booth. The puppets are dressed in vibrant clothing, with one female puppet wearing a floral dress and holding a mug, while another male puppet dons a striped outfit. A smaller, child-like puppet is positioned outside the booth, dressed in a polka-dot outfit with a red hat. The booth is decorated with green leafy designs.
A colorful display featuring three puppets inside and around a red, ornately decorated booth. The puppets are dressed in vibrant clothing, with one female puppet wearing a floral dress and holding a mug, while another male puppet dons a striped outfit. A smaller, child-like puppet is positioned outside the booth, dressed in a polka-dot outfit with a red hat. The booth is decorated with green leafy designs.
Mike Quinn

Animatronic Puppeteer, Creature Performer, Animator, Actor.

mike@mikequinnstudios.com

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