Movies with Toby Froud

Toby Froud: From Baby Goblin to Handcrafted Visionary With his piercing blue eyes and mischievous demeanor, Toby Froud has captivated audiences since his feature film debut as the baby who was wished away to the goblins in the beloved 1986 fantasy classic Labyrinth. But Froud's talents extend far beyond that iconic early role, as he has gone on to become a multi-talented artist, puppeteer, and filmmaker with a unique vision for bringing imaginative worlds to life through handcrafted special effects. After his breakout turn in Labyrinth, Froud continued to collaborate with visionary director Jim Henson, appearing in the 1986 fantasy adventure Inside the Labyrinth. But it is Froud's work behind the scenes that has truly cemented his status as a rising talent in the world of fantastical filmmaking. As a special effects designer, he has lent his intricate, tactile touch to projects like Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema, bringing the director's darkly whimsical sensibilities to life through intricate puppetry and meticulously crafted creatures. And in his own directorial debut, the 2014 fantasy short Lessons Learned, Froud showcased his knack for blending the magical and the mundane, weaving a captivating story through a visual style that is both stunning and soulful. With his most recent role as design supervisor on the acclaimed Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Froud continues to prove himself as a singularly gifted artist with a deep reverence for the handmade, a passion for the fantastical, and a singular ability to transport audiences to realms beyond our wildest imagination