Simon Williamson

Simon Williamson is a puppeteer and actor who served as an additional puppeteer on The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Christmas Carol, and Muppet Treasure Island (though uncredited in the latter). He also performed on The Dark Crystal as UrSol, Garthim, and the right hand for a Skeksis. Simon seems to be experienced with performing a Mystic as they're very hard to operate. Williamson has done other projects outside, including Star Wars: Return of the Jedi as multiple aliens (Max Rebo for example) and assisting on Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. As an actor, he appeared on-camera in Campion, The Bill, and Waiting for God, to name a few. Some other puppeteers he worked with include Toby Philpott, Sadie Corre, Robbie Barnett, Timothy D. Rose, and many more. I've read that Simon Williamson is also a writer and director as it states on his website, but it's unknown what projects were by him. Currently he's done signing appearances all over the world since 2004 and his short film The Right Hand Man has been seen at worldwide festivals. Who knew that this guy could be so talented when it comes to making films? I only hope Simon will resume doing puppetry someday, when he gets a chance to do so. But it's something only Williamson can decide since he seems happy doing what he's doing now. As long as he is still traveling around the world, that's considered being busy. He might run into a Muppet performer during his travels and maybe catch up, you never know. Simon Williamson, you were wonderful with the Muppets as well as Star Wars. Keep on making short films and doing signing appearances and you will become a legend before you know it. And who knows, maybe a Muppet performer you know will want to catch up with you and his/her stories. Never stop traveling Simon. You're a star Williamson!

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