Pons Maar, a multifaceted artist, hails from Florida, where he initially pursued his passion for ceramics and visual art. As he relocated to San Francisco, he became an integral part of the local arts scene, showcasing his talents as a graphic designer, performance artist, and musician, with stints in several art/punk bands.
One of his solo performances, 'Natural Enemies', caught the attention of renowned Sound Designer/Editor Walter Murch, who subsequently cast him as the Lead Wheeler in his directorial debut, Return to Oz (1985). Maar not only acted in the film but also served as the Performance Coordinator, marking the beginning of a pattern where he would frequently work on both sides of the camera.
Maar's versatility as an actor continued to flourish with roles in Golden Child (1987) and Masters of the Universe (1988),during which he honed his skills in extreme latex makeup and elaborate creature and fantasy character suits. His extensive experience in the industry led him to participate in the 65-episode run of the TV show Dinosaurs (1991) and play the lead character in Theodore Rex (1995).
Subsequently, Maar focused on Coordinating Puppets and Creatures in various feature films and TV productions. His dedication to the craft earned him the position of Co-Head of the Screen Actors Guild Puppeteer Committee from 2003-2005, alongside Kevin Carlson. Together, they successfully transformed the puppeteer's status from a caucus to a full committee.
Currently, Maar is a partner in TASTY NAME, a boutique video production company based in Alameda, CA, which he founded in 2017.
