Trace Beaulieu born November 6, 1958, is an American puppeteer, writer, and actor. He is best known for his roles on
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (
MST3K) as well as his work with MST3K's successor
Cinematic Titanic with the original creators and cast of MST3K. In 2010 he published a book of poems entitled
Silly Rhymes For Belligerent Children with illustrations by artist Len Peralta. He recently filmed a musical short film entitled
Frank with the original MST3K cast, including Bill Corbett, who assumed the role of Crow after Beaulieu left MST3K. (Joel Hodgson appears in "Frank" only as a voice over while a stand-in wears Joel's trademark red jump suit.) Beaulieu briefly attended the
University of Minnesota.