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| - Michael Bayliss is a British actor and puppeteer (sometimes credited as Mike Bayliss) who has worked on several Jim Henson Company projects over the years. His other puppeteering credits include Frank Oz' "Little Shop of Horrors" and manipulating props held by animated characters in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" As well as his film and television work he has an extensive background in theatre, touring nationally and internationally, including 30 productions with the world renowned Little Angel Theatre. He has operated Audrey II in the stage version of "Little Shop of Horrors" and in 2004 made his debut with The Royal Shakespeare Company, creating the role of Adonis in "Venus & Adonis" to great acclaim. He played Andre Novak in over 100 episodes of the radio series "Conway Street" and, in 2011, returned to his musical theatre roots playing the lead role of Emile in "South Pacific". He has also appeared as Benjamin Guggenheim in "Titanic" (twice) Biggs / Obi Wan Kenobi in "The Boy Who Loved Star Wars", Grandpa Joe in "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and, most recently, Herman in "Sweet Charity". As a designer, he has created costumes, scenery and puppets for many stage and television productions. He also presents a regular entertainment round up for 93.7 Express FM.
- Michael Bayliss is a Puppeteer that worked with DaSilva Puppet Company.
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