Bill Barretta Biography

Fast Facts

• Trained in acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City
• Began his career as an actor in live action films like "Murder in the First" and "Born to Be Wild" and worked as a carpenter before joining the Jim Henson Company
• First began performing with the Jim Henson Company in 1991
• Developed several new Muppets characters on "Muppets Tonight," including Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama and Bobo the Bear
• Best known as the puppeteer and voice of the Jim Henson characters Dr․ Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, Mahna Mahna and Swedish Chef