Meet Emmy Winning Puppeteer, Artist, Creator Bill Diamond!
Bill Diamond is an Emmy® Award-winning puppeteer, producer, director, puppet fabricator, set designer, and lighting director whose career spans over four decades in the world of puppetry, television, film, and live entertainment. Known for his deep passion for practical effects and character-driven storytelling, Diamond has become a respected figure in the entertainment industry for his dedication to preserving the legacy of classic puppetry while continually innovating in the field.
His extensive body of work includes working alongside legendary creators like Jim Henson, contributing to numerous iconic franchises, and developing original properties that have gained cult followings.
EARLY CAREER & INFLUENCES
Diamond began his entertainment career as a child actor, appearing in commercials and performing on Broadway. During his high school years, he created his own stop-motion animation films, launched a theater company, and began building puppets. At just twenty-three, he was introduced to Muppets creator Jim Henson.
TELEVISION & STAGE WORK
Diamond produced and directed multiple television series in the 80’s and 90’s including, Stuffy’s Place, The Land of the Moonshins, and Dr. Rock’s Dinosaur Adventures, which appeared on Fox. He was also the associate producer of the documentaries, The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece, and The Aurora Monsters: The Model Craze That Gripped the World.
HORROR & SCI-FI CONTRIBUTIONS
Diamond designed and built sets for the 2024 slasher film, Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3. He is also an associate producer on the film.
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