David was hired by Lucasfilm and Stewart Freeborn to help out on the filming of "The Empire Strikes Back" as
a teenager. While on set, one of the assistants to Frank Oz, the chief puppeteer for Yoda, became ill and David was selected
to replace her. In doing so, he started a career as one of the most sought after puppeteers in both Hollywood and England.
Not only did David get to assist Frank Oz in his work, but he also received the opportunity to fully operate the Yoda puppet
for a week when Frank was forced to return to his work on the children's show "Sesame Street". His many accomplishments on
"The Empire Strikes Back" were not forgotten as he was chosen to play the most disgusting creature in the "Star Wars" universe,
the galactic gangster Jabba the Hutt in "Return of the Jedi". David's work in these two memorable films lead to a further
collaboration with Frank Oz in "Labyrinth", "The Dark Crystal", and "Little Shop of Horrors". His growing resume enabled David
to garner a coveted position as chief puppeteer for the Disney film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". Further evidence of David's
achievements as Chief Supervising Puppeteer and Effects Supervisor can also be seen in the films "Lost in Space" and "The
Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas". Catch some of David's current work in the Warner Bros. film "Stuart Little 2" and "Cats and
Dogs". David is currently hard at work on the new Looney Tunes film!
Dave's
latest work WILL BE SEEN in the highly anticipated LIVE ACTION version of the classic tale WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE! Look
for it in late 2007!
To visit Dave's official web site click HERE!
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| Mr. Barclay was Frank Oz's assistant for YODA in BOTH STAR WARS episode 5 & 6 |
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| Mr. Barclay worked with the great Jim Henson on numerous films including DARK CRYSTAL |
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| Mr. Barclay was the cheif puppeteer for JABBA THE HUTT on RETURN OF THE JEDI in 1982 |
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