Regis Fassier

Regis Fassier was a French puppeteer and suit performer who performed Nac within the French Sesame Street co-production 5, Rue Sesame. In addition, Nac (his character) has also served as the mascot of broadcaster France 5. Regis also performed Bag on the French co-production of Big Bag, Sacatruc, and he even puppeteered on Muppets TV. Fassier seemed to have done a lot of French Muppet-type projects over the years whether he's wearing a costume or holding a puppet in his hand. Outside of Muppets, he played Footix, the 1998 World Cup soccer mascot and performed Casimir on Casimir Show, with Yves Brunier. Other French puppeteers he worked with include Charlie Bazire, Christophe Albertini, Evelyne Scheigam, and more. Regis Fassier seems to be one of the many international Sesame Street performers to perform in French Muppet projects too, as there hardly any Muppet productions that are un-dubbed in the country language when international. He also appears to be one of those rare puppeteers to play mascot characters for sports and television shows. There are differences between full-bodied Muppets and mascots as the latter are usually used for dance and sports. It's a shame that Regis passed away in 2020, he was doing wonderful as both a suit performer and a puppeteer all across France. I sure hope that Fassier is watching all of the action from heaven and people are remembering him as Casimir and other characters. I wonder if he either enjoyed operating hand puppets or wearing mascot costumes. It all depends on the performer's perspective, if they were still alive that is. Regis Fassier, you've done a great job on 5, Rue Sesame, Muppets TV, and Sacatruc, as well as outside projects. Even though you're gone now, you'll never be forgotten by your fellow co-workers, especially Yves Brunier. No one could ever replace you as far as I'm concerned. Enjoy being up in heaven Regis. Aurevoir forever Fassier!