Puppetry Projects

Showcasing Mike Quinn's exceptional work in film and television.

A black and white image featuring a large puppet or mannequin in an urban setting. The puppet appears detailed and lifelike, with a rope or mechanism for controlling its movements visible. It is positioned in front of a building with numerous windows, casting dramatic shadows.
A black and white image featuring a large puppet or mannequin in an urban setting. The puppet appears detailed and lifelike, with a rope or mechanism for controlling its movements visible. It is positioned in front of a building with numerous windows, casting dramatic shadows.
Star Wars Alien

Performed Nien Numb in iconic Star Wars franchise scenes.

A marionette puppet is suspended by strings, featuring a detailed wooden face and hands. It is dressed in a brown outfit with red suspenders, standing on a textured surface. The puppet holds a small bottle in one hand. The background is blurred, depicting an outdoor scene in a city with hints of people and buildings.
A marionette puppet is suspended by strings, featuring a detailed wooden face and hands. It is dressed in a brown outfit with red suspenders, standing on a textured surface. The puppet holds a small bottle in one hand. The background is blurred, depicting an outdoor scene in a city with hints of people and buildings.
Labyrinth Mastery

Contributed to the enchanting world of Jim Henson's Labyrinth.

Two marionette puppets with elaborate costumes and intricate detailing. One puppet has blond curly hair and is wearing a textured knitted sweater, while the other has pinkish hair adorned with flowers and is dressed in an elegant lacy dress. Both are suspended by strings against a dark background, giving them a lifelike appearance.
Two marionette puppets with elaborate costumes and intricate detailing. One puppet has blond curly hair and is wearing a textured knitted sweater, while the other has pinkish hair adorned with flowers and is dressed in an elegant lacy dress. Both are suspended by strings against a dark background, giving them a lifelike appearance.
A vibrant puppet with a whimsical design features a blue face, large eyes, and a wide smile. It is adorned with bright orange and blue feathers, hanging by strings. In the background, there are other colorful puppets, and a person stands nearby, slightly obscured.
A vibrant puppet with a whimsical design features a blue face, large eyes, and a wide smile. It is adorned with bright orange and blue feathers, hanging by strings. In the background, there are other colorful puppets, and a person stands nearby, slightly obscured.
Animation Expertise

Blended live action and animation at Pixar and ILM.

Mentorship Role

Guided new performers in the art of puppetry.

→
→
→
→
A group of costumed performers, including one in an animal suit, are on a decorated outdoor stage. Vibrant flowers and plants are in the foreground, with a backdrop depicting a colorful cartoon-like farm scene with a rake and various garden elements. The performers are in bright, whimsical outfits that complement the lively setting.
A group of costumed performers, including one in an animal suit, are on a decorated outdoor stage. Vibrant flowers and plants are in the foreground, with a backdrop depicting a colorful cartoon-like farm scene with a rake and various garden elements. The performers are in bright, whimsical outfits that complement the lively setting.

Gallery

Explore the artistry of Mike Quinn's puppetry and animation.

Three performers are on stage, dressed as vibrant characters. Two of them wear bear costumes with colorful outfits—one in yellow and another in blue, holding a bright staff. The third performer wears an elaborate fairy costume with a glowing orange and yellow dress, wings, and antennae. The background is dark, resembling a theater setting.
Three performers are on stage, dressed as vibrant characters. Two of them wear bear costumes with colorful outfits—one in yellow and another in blue, holding a bright staff. The third performer wears an elaborate fairy costume with a glowing orange and yellow dress, wings, and antennae. The background is dark, resembling a theater setting.
A man dressed in period clothing with a top hat is accompanied by two puppets. One puppet is dressed in a red costume and is holding a stick, while the other is wearing a blue costume with lace details. The scene appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an indoor or theatrical setting.
A man dressed in period clothing with a top hat is accompanied by two puppets. One puppet is dressed in a red costume and is holding a stick, while the other is wearing a blue costume with lace details. The scene appears to be dimly lit, suggesting an indoor or theatrical setting.
A person with a shadowed face holds a stick puppet with a green, cartoonish, vehicle-like character at the top. The character has a happy expression with large circular eyes and a smiling mouth. Another person's hand is interacting with the puppet, emphasizing a playful and interactive setting inside a car.
A person with a shadowed face holds a stick puppet with a green, cartoonish, vehicle-like character at the top. The character has a happy expression with large circular eyes and a smiling mouth. Another person's hand is interacting with the puppet, emphasizing a playful and interactive setting inside a car.

Client Feedback

Hear what clients say about Mike Quinn's incredible puppeteering skills.

Mike's puppeteering brought our project to life; his expertise is unmatched.

Sarah Johnson
A display of five elaborately dressed puppets inside a decorative enclosure. The setting is dimly lit with red and warm tones, and each puppet wears traditional attire with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Above the puppets, a richly adorned fabric covers the top of the display.
A display of five elaborately dressed puppets inside a decorative enclosure. The setting is dimly lit with red and warm tones, and each puppet wears traditional attire with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Above the puppets, a richly adorned fabric covers the top of the display.

Los Angeles

Working with Mike was a transformative experience; his talent and mentorship are invaluable.

A performer is seen on stage, slightly out of focus, with a microphone in front of them. In the foreground, there is a robot-like structure with illuminated blue lights. The background has a dark, atmospheric setting with red and orange lighting accentuating the scene.
A performer is seen on stage, slightly out of focus, with a microphone in front of them. In the foreground, there is a robot-like structure with illuminated blue lights. The background has a dark, atmospheric setting with red and orange lighting accentuating the scene.
Tom Baker

New York

★★★★★
★★★★★
Mike Quinn

Animatronic Puppeteer, Creature Performer, Animator, Actor.

mike@mikequinnstudios.com

© 2025. All rights reserved.