Paul Fusco
- January 5, 2024
- Puppeteer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Paul Fusco |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 29, 1953(1953-01-29) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | New Haven |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Connecticut |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Paul Fusco Biography
| Name | Paul Fusco |
| Birthday | Jan 29 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | New Haven |
| Home Town | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Linda Fusco (m. 1978) |
| Children(s) | Christopher Fusco |
Paul Fusco is one of the most popular and richest Puppeteer who was born on January 29, 1953 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. American voice actor from America who is the voice, creator and puppeteer of the main character in the TV series ALF. He also established his production business Alien Productions.
He co-starred alongside He co-starred with Andrea Elson in the television series ALF. in the television show ALF.
As a student, Paul Fusco worked in the audio-visual department of Hamden High School in Hamden, Connecticut where his interest in television and film began. His early career included a stint performing on a local children’s television show and various other work that included both puppeteering and stage magic/ventriloquism. In the early 1980s, he met puppet builders and fellow puppeteers Bob Fappiano and Lisa Buckley who were both embarking on careers within the industry and they joined his team. Together they made various television specials for HBO, Showtime and others including The Crown of Bogg and The Valentine’s Day That Almost Wasn’t.
Fusco created the ALF character in 1984 using an alien-looking puppet that was putzing around his house, which he used to annoy his family and friends. He wanted to create a television show based on the character and through Bernie Brillstein he met Tom Patchett, and together they came up with the concept behind the ALF sitcom. They pitched the idea to NBC’s Brandon Tartikoff, who loved the idea and commissioned the show. ALF was a huge success, beginning in 1986 and lasting four seasons, during which 99 episodes were produced.
He was married in 1978 and has one son.
Paul Fusco Net Worth
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Source Of Income | Puppeteer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Paul Fusco is one of the richest Puppeteer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Fusco 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was employed in the department of audiovisual at Hamden High School in Hamden, Connecticut.
He was on the show in one episode on the tv sitcom Blossom in the year 1991.
Paul Fusco (born January 29, 1953) is an American puppeteer, voice-over artist, and character actor. He is best known as the puppeteer and voice of the title character on the sitcom ALF, for which he also served as creator, writer, producer, and director. He formed the production company Alien Productions with Tom Patchett and Bernie Brillstein.
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Who is Paul Fusco Dating?
According to our records, Paul Fusco married to Linda Fusco (m. 1978). As of December 1, 2023, Paul Fusco’s is not dating anyone.
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In August 2012, Fusco confirmed that Sony Pictures Animation has acquired the rights to ALF and will develop the property into a CGI-live action hybrid feature. The Smurfs producer Jordan Kerner will also produce the film, along with Tom Patchett and Fusco.
Facts & Trivia
Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Puppeteer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Fusco celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.
Why did ALF voice change?
This creates problems with aural continuity, because halfway through season one, Paul Fusco changed Alf’s voice from being deep and raspy to a higher, friendlier-sounding pitch ; therefore, Alf’s voice in the flashbacks doesn’t quite match his voice in the new footage.
How old is Paul Fusco?
69 years (January 29, 1953)
How was puppet ALF?
Series creator Paul Fusco provided ALF’s voice and operated the puppet. One puppet, controlled by two puppeteers, was used for all shots in which ALF was shown from the stomach up. Whenever ALF’s entire body, including feet, was visible, a puppet with a human inside it was used.
Who owns ALF?
Sony Pictures Animation has acquired the rights to the 1980s sitcom “Alf,” which plans to turn the property into a CG/live-action film.
Did the cast of ALF get along?
The ‘ALF’ Cast Experienced ‘Tension’ On Set Because They Didn’t Want to ‘Play Second Fiddle To a Puppet’ ALF was unlik any TV show fans had ever seen. Star Max Wright famously hated working with the ALF puppet. Wright was not the only star who didn’t want to “play second fiddle to a puppet.”