Peter Baird
Peter B. Baird | |
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| Born | February 25, 1952 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2004 (aged 52) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Years active | 1979–2004 |
| Employer | Bil Baird Marionettes |
| Known for | Shining Time Station Davy Jones' Locker (1987, 1995) |
| Spouse |
Mavis Humes (m. 2004) |
| Parents |
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Peter Britton Baird (February 25, 1952 – July 16, 2004) was an American puppeteer in live theater, feature films, and TV. He also contributed as a director and script writer. Baird is best known for his five-year contribution to the children's TV show Shining Time Station, which won an Emmy. He is also known for reviving some of his parents' most popular puppet shows, such as Davy Jones' Locker, first as a musical for live theater (1987), then as a feature film (1995). He was the son of puppeteers Bil and Cora Baird. Baird received two UNIMA citations of excellence for live performance (1990, 1992).