Originated by Frank Oz and Jim Henson , the characters are currently performed by puppeteers Eric Jacobson and Peter Linz ; Oz occasionally performs Bert .
Bert and Ernie are two Muppets who appear together in numerous skits on the popular U.S. children 's television show Sesame Street .
Originated by Frank Oz and Jim Henson , the characters are currently performed by puppeteers Eric Jacobson and Peter Linz ; Oz occasionally performs Bert and Ernie .
Bert and Ernie are two Muppets who appear together in numerous skits on the popular U.S. children 's television show Sesame Street .