Anything Muppets
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Anything Muppets are 'empty' Muppet heads. Facial features, bodies and clothes can be added to make any kind of character. A similar group of puppets known as Whatnots appeared on The Muppet Show
.
During the first seasons of Sesame Street
, they were known as "The Anything People" who could be anything they wanted. This ever-expanding troupe of Muppets came in all shapes, sizes, and appearances, and were able to play any role needed. Usually the actors would turn them into different characters. This concept was abandoned after a few seasons, although every once in a while an Anything Muppet character would take off his nose or lose his mustache.
Main Sesame Street characters that are made from Anything Muppets include Count Von Count
, Prairie Dawn
, Fat Blue, Guy Smiley
, Roosevelt Franklin
and Sherlock Hemlock
.
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show is a British television programme produced by American puppeteer Jim Henson and featuring Muppets. After two pilot episodes were produced in 1974 and 1975, the show premiered on 5 September 1976 and five series were produced until 15 March 1981, lasting 120 episodes...
.
During the first seasons of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has undergone significant changes in its history. According to writer Michael Davis, by the mid-1970s the show had become "an American institution". The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. The...
, they were known as "The Anything People" who could be anything they wanted. This ever-expanding troupe of Muppets came in all shapes, sizes, and appearances, and were able to play any role needed. Usually the actors would turn them into different characters. This concept was abandoned after a few seasons, although every once in a while an Anything Muppet character would take off his nose or lose his mustache.
Main Sesame Street characters that are made from Anything Muppets include Count Von Count
Count von Count
Count von Count, often known simply as "The Count", is one of the Muppet characters on Sesame Street, performed by Jerry Nelson. The Count is a vampire modeled after Bela Lugosi's interpretation of Count Dracula.-Description:...
, Prairie Dawn
Prairie Dawn
Prairie Dawn is a fictional character, a rather mature seven-year-old Muppet girl on the children's television program Sesame Street. She is similar in appearance to a character from the Anything Muppets. She is famous for writing school pageants for her friends, mostly Ernie and Bert, Herry,...
, Fat Blue, Guy Smiley
Guy Smiley
Guy Smiley is a character on Sesame Street who was dubbed "America's favorite game show host." His skits are among those on the show that parody commercial media. Guy has also hosted parodies of This Is Your Life called "Here Is Your Life." Guests who were profiled included a loaf of bread, a tooth...
, Roosevelt Franklin
Roosevelt Franklin
Roosevelt Franklin was a Muppet featured on the children's television series Sesame Street during the early 1970s. He is purple with shaggy black hair that stands on end. His name is word play on the name of US President Franklin Roosevelt...
and Sherlock Hemlock
Sherlock Hemlock
Sherlock Hemlock is a former Muppet character on the children's TV show Sesame Street. His catchphrase is "Egad!" which he exclaims whenever he makes a discovery...
.
Fat Blue
- Mr. Johnson (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Simon Soundman (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Little Chrissy (voiced by Christopher CerfChristopher CerfChristopher Cerf is a U.S. author, composer-lyricist, voice actor, and record and television producer. He is known for his musical contributions to Sesame Street, for co-creating and co-producing the award-winning PBS literacy education television program Between the Lions, and for his humorous...
) - Big Jeffy (voiced by Jeff MossJeff MossJeffrey Arnold "Jeff" Moss was a composer, lyricist, playwright and television writer, best known for his award winning work on the children's television series Sesame Street.-Early life:...
) - Thomas Twiddlebug (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Hard Head Henry Harris (voiced by Roscoe OrmanRoscoe OrmanRoscoe Hunter Orman is an American actor who plays Gordon Robinson on the television program Sesame Street. Orman joined the show in 1973, taking over as the third actor to play Gordon on the show...
) - Professor Hastings (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Bennett Snerf (Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
's portrayal) - Doc Holiday (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Fico (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Yellow Submarine Engineer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (voiced by Frank Oz and Kathryn MullenKathryn MullenKathryn "Kathy" Mullen is an actress, voice actress, and puppeteer most closely associated with Jim Henson projects. She began performing on The Muppet Show in its third season, primarily as Gaffer the Backstage Cat...
) - Potter Piper (voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - Bruno (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Tommy (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Willie Crybaby (voiced by )
- Grandmother Happy (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Dr. Livingston (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Angry the Dwarf (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Low Singer (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Postman (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Garbage Man (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Grocer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Bus Driver (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Bernie the Baker (voiced by Rick LyonRick LyonRick Lyon is a puppeteer, actor, and puppet designer and builder originally from Rochester, New York, who has worked for the Jim Henson Company as one of the operators of Big Bird...
) - Candlemaker (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Elevator Operator (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Lefty's Boss (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Lefty (gangster) (voiced by Jim Henson)
- "Consider Yourself" Uncle (voiced by Jim Henson and Will LeeWill LeeWill Lee was an American actor best known for playing the store proprietor Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street, from the show's debut in 1969 until his death in 1982.-Early career:...
) - "Five People in My Family" Father (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Gonk (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ben (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Chris Berman (voiced by Chris Berman)
- Dan (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Uncle Louie (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Pierre Blue (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- "I Am a Fine Musician" Tuba Player (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Tarnish Brother (voiced by Frank Oz and Christopher Cerf)
- Paul (voiced by )
- Royal Fiddler #1 (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Royal Saxaphone Player (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Augustine WashingtonAugustine WashingtonAugustine Washington was the father of general and president George Washington. He belonged to the Colony of Virginia's landed gentry and was a planter and slaveholder.-Family:...
(voiced by Frank Oz) - Adam T. Glaser (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Evil Prime Minister (voiced by Frank Oz)
- J Friend (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Mr. Lucky (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Mr. Ice Cream Cone Man (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- King Peter the Persnickity (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 1 (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 2 (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 3 (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Mailman Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Fat Blue Live Hands
- Ferlinghetti Donizetti (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Provenza (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Sally Smith (voiced by Kathryn MullenKathryn MullenKathryn "Kathy" Mullen is an actress, voice actress, and puppeteer most closely associated with Jim Henson projects. She began performing on The Muppet Show in its third season, primarily as Gaffer the Backstage Cat...
) - Sam (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Stella (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- The Tooth FairyThe Tooth FairyThe Tooth Fairy is an English-language horror film released on August 8, 2006 on DVD in the USA and Canada. The runtime is 89 minutes.-Plot:...
(voiced by Joey Mazzarino) - Al (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Miss Marble (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- The Great Fentini (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Santa ClausSanta ClausSanta Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
(voiced by ) - Billy the GrownupBilly the KidWilliam H. Bonney William H. Bonney William H. Bonney (born William Henry McCarty, Jr. est. November 23, 1859 – c. July 14, 1881, better known as Billy the Kid but also known as Henry Antrim, was a 19th-century American gunman who participated in the Lincoln County War and became a frontier...
(voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - Joe Hundred Guy's Butler (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Bif (voiced by Peter LinzPeter LinzPeter Linz is an American puppeteer. He is perhaps best known as the voice of Snook in It's a Big Big World and Theo Lion in Between the Lions....
)
Pointy-headed Green
- Farley (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Sherlock HemlockSherlock HemlockSherlock Hemlock is a former Muppet character on the children's TV show Sesame Street. His catchphrase is "Egad!" which he exclaims whenever he makes a discovery...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson) - Lefty the Salesman (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Clementine (voiced by Brian MuehlBrian MuehlBrian Muehl born in the 1950s, is an American book writer, and a former Sesame Street puppeteer living in Connecticut.Brian's muppet characters included Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, Telly Monster, Barkley the dog and Forgetful Jones's girlfriend Clementine. He continued to voice...
, Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
, and Camille Bonora ) - Little Jerry (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- How Now Brown Cow (voiced by Christopher CerfChristopher CerfChristopher Cerf is a U.S. author, composer-lyricist, voice actor, and record and television producer. He is known for his musical contributions to Sesame Street, for co-creating and co-producing the award-winning PBS literacy education television program Between the Lions, and for his humorous...
) - Arlene Frantic (voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Elizabeth (voiced by Stephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer.-Early life:D'Abruzzo grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb she has described as a "plastic bubble kind of town." She graduated from Peters Township High School, where she was active in the theater program, and attended the...
) - The Beetles (lead guitarist and bassist/drummer) (voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
and Jonathan Cerf) - Old McDonald (sometimes) (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Green Alphabeat (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap, is a French fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings....
(voiced by Fran Brill) - Little Green Riding Hood (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Tony (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
and Jerry Nelson) - Telephone Operator (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- The Young Woman Who Lived in a Hat (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Katie (voiced Pam ArcieroPam ArcieroPam Arciero is puppeteer and voice-over artist who portrays Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, on Sesame Street.-Career:Arciero earned her Master's in Puppetry from the University of Connecticut....
) - Poppa Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Middle (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Dwayne (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Vanessa (voiced by Pam Arciero)
- Sally Soho (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Maurice (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Little Jack HornerLittle Jack Horner"Little Jack Horner" is a popular English language nursery rhyme. It has the Roud Folk Song Index number of 13027.-Lyrics:The most common modern lyrics are:Little Jack HornerSat in the corner,Eating a Christmas pie;He put in his thumb,...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson) - Taxi Driver McGillicuddy (voiced by Brian Muehl)
- J. P. (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Carol the Baker (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Sad the Dwarf (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Pamela (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Twiddlebug Superintendent (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- High Singer (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The London Frog (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Tortoise (voiced by Frank Oz and Martin P. Robinson)
- Newsdealer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Lifeguard (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Dentist (voiced by David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
) - Carl the Cop (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Pharmacist (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Benny (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- KermitKermit the FrogKermit the Frog is puppeteer Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation, first introduced in 1955. He is the protagonist of many Muppet projects, most notably as the host of The Muppet Show, and has appeared in various sketches on Sesame Street, in commercials and in public service announcements over...
's Doctor (voiced by Kevin Clash) - "Consider Yourself" Boy (voiced by Frank Oz and Bob McGrathBob McGrathRobert Emmet "Bob" McGrath is an American singer and actor best known for playing the human character Bob on Sesame Street. He was born in Ottawa, Illinois. McGrath was named for Irish patriot Robert Emmet....
) - "Five People in My Family" Brother (voiced by Bob McGrath)
- Next Generation Science Officer (voiced by David Rudman)
- The Geefle (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Stan (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Roberta (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Adrienne Bip (voiced by Camile Bonora)
- Louisey (voiced by Louise GoldLouise GoldLouise Gold is an English singer, actress and puppeteer whose career has spanned almost four decades.From 1977, Gold was a puppeteer and voice actress for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, and she has performed voice and puppet work on various other Muppet films and specials...
) - Luke Warm (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Joe RaposoJoe RaposoJoseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH was a Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie"...
) - "I Am a Fine Musician" Trumpet Player (voiced by Bob McGrath)
- Dr. Thad (voiced by Thad MumfordThad MumfordThaddeus Quetin Mumford, Jr. is American television producer and writer. He has written and produced for a number of television series throughout his career varying different genres namely, The Cosby Show, A Different World, M*A*S*H, Maude, Good Times, Home Improvement, Roots: The Next...
) - Snooks (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Bobby (voiced by David Rudman)
- Bob Lackey (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Enzo (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- The Country Mouse (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Royal Fiddler #3 (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- The Young Son (voiced by Jim Henson)
- J Friend (voiced by Frank Oz)
Tall Orange (Pumpkin)
- Sully (voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - FrazzleFrazzleFrazzle is the only Muppet monster intended to be "scary" in the children's television series Sesame Street. During the late-1980s to early-1990s, his career was limited to that of a background extra, due to his intimidating appearance....
(voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Rockin' Richard (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Dr. Feel (voiced by Steve WhitmireSteve WhitmireSteven Whitmire is an American puppeteer who works for The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop and Disney's The Muppets Studio. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator and original performer, Jim Henson, in...
) - Old McDonald (often) (voiced by Richard Hunt and Joey Mazzarino)
- Santa ClausSanta ClausSanta Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
(voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Yellow Submarine Pilot (voiced by Carroll Spinney)
- Jeff BawksworthyJeff FoxworthyJeffrey Marshall "Jeff" Foxworthy is an American comedian, television and radio personality and author. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which also comprises Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White. Known for his "you might be a redneck" one-liners, Foxworthy...
(voiced by Tyler BunchTyler BunchTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, puppet designer, director and actor. In addition to his work for the Jim Henson Company, Mr. Bunch has created and performed puppets for PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. He has acted in a few Off Broadway productions and has made appearances on American television shows...
) - Lieutenant Tao (voiced by David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
) - Jack the Boss (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Mean Manny (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Frankie (voiced by Eric JacobsonEric JacobsonEric Jacobson is a puppeteer and Muppet performer, who has been the primary replacement puppeteer for Frank Oz's characters since 2001.-Career:...
) - Fenwick (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Farmer Frankie (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Firefighter Jackson (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Farmer Brown (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Porter Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Richard (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Stan (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Victor (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Toulouse (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Grenadier Guardsman (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Fireman (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Barber (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Doctor (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Teacher (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Newt the Night Watchman (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Fire Fighter (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Big Barney (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Frank Loyd Left (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- "Consider Yourself" Father (voiced by Jim Henson)
- "Five People in My Family" Mother (voiced by Loretta LongLoretta LongLoretta Long is an American actress best known for playing Susan Robinson on Sesame Street, having starred on the show since its debut in 1969....
) - The Square (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Spaceship Surprise Mate (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Next Generation Security Officer (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Bill Smith (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- China Shop Clerk (voiced by Dave GoelzDave GoelzDave Goelz is a puppeteer best-known for his association with The Muppets, and in particular with the Muppet character Gonzo. His other Muppet characters include Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot , Beauregard the janitor and Tiny...
) - "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Caroll Spinney)
- "I Am a Fine Musician" Trombone Player (voiced by Joe RaposoJoe RaposoJoseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH was a Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie"...
) - Tarnish Brother (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Michael Earl DavisMichael Earl DavisMichael Earl is an American puppeteer, actor, writer, singer and songwriter. A 4-time Emmy Award-winner whose credits include Mr. Snuffleupagus on Sesame Street and Dr...
) - Bobby (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- The Royal Bass Player (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Finn (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- J Friend (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Pumpkin Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Tall Orange (Pumpkin) Live Hands
- Howie EatswellHowie MandelHoward Michael "Howie" Mandel is a Canadian stand-up comedian, television host, and actor. He is well known as host of the NBC game show Deal or No Deal, as well as the show's daytime and Canadian-English counterparts. Before his career as a game show host, Mandel was best known for his role on...
(voiced by Matt Vogel) - H-Man (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Burt (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Jack (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Miss Fran (voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Ready Eddie (voiced by Tyler BunchTyler BunchTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, puppet designer, director and actor. In addition to his work for the Jim Henson Company, Mr. Bunch has created and performed puppets for PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. He has acted in a few Off Broadway productions and has made appearances on American television shows...
) - Tiny Tim's Uke Repair Delivery Man (voiced by )
- Keith Heartburn (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
)
Purple
- Roosevelt Franklin's Mother (voiced by Loretta LongLoretta LongLoretta Long is an American actress best known for playing Susan Robinson on Sesame Street, having starred on the show since its debut in 1969....
) - Bip Bipadotta (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Yellow Submarine Captain (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Purple Monotone (Unknown voice)
- End (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Christopher ColumbusChristopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus was an explorer, colonizer, and navigator, born in the Republic of Genoa, in northwestern Italy. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American continents in the...
(voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Phil (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Teresa (voiced by Rita MorenoRita MorenoRita Moreno is a Puerto Rican singer, dancer and actress. She is the only Hispanic and one of the few performers who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, and was the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award....
) - Tito (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Lovey the Dwarf (voiced by Jim Kroupa)
- "Consider Yourself" Mother (voiced by Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyCaroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney , is an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.-Life and career:...
and Loretta Long) - "Five People in My Family" Brother (voiced by Frank Oz)
- The Hipster (voiced by Northern CallowayNorthern CallowayNorthern James Calloway was an American actor who played David on Sesame Street from 1971 through 1989, and also voiced Muppet characters including Same Sound Brown....
) - Next Generation Captain (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Rachel (voiced by Stephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer.-Early life:D'Abruzzo grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb she has described as a "plastic bubble kind of town." She graduated from Peters Township High School, where she was active in the theater program, and attended the...
)
Lavender
- Herbert Birdsfoot (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Smart Tina (voiced by Sonia ManzanoSonia ManzanoSonia Manzano is an American actress and writer. She is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street since 1971. She also licenses her image to promote items of baby clothes and plates in Hispanic America....
) - Bennett Snerf (Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyCaroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney , is an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.-Life and career:...
's portrayal) - Tessie Twiddlebug (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Chrissy (voiced by Christopher CerfChristopher CerfChristopher Cerf is a U.S. author, composer-lyricist, voice actor, and record and television producer. He is known for his musical contributions to Sesame Street, for co-creating and co-producing the award-winning PBS literacy education television program Between the Lions, and for his humorous...
) - Bip Bipadotta (voiced by Jim Henson) (in Everybody's Song)
- Roxie Marie (voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Captain Vegetable (Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
's portrayal) - The Beetles (bassist/drummer and keyboardist) (voiced by Christopher Cerf and Paul JacobsPaul JacobsPaul Jacobs can refer to:*Paul Jacobs , American activist**Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang, documentary film about the above*Paul Jacobs , Flemish author*Paul Jacobs , professional hockey player...
) - Polly DartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
(voiced by Fran Brill) - Little Miss Muffet (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Camille Bonora)
- Witch (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Lavender Alphabeat (voiced by Jeff MossJeff MossJeffrey Arnold "Jeff" Moss was a composer, lyricist, playwright and television writer, best known for his award winning work on the children's television series Sesame Street.-Early life:...
) - CinderellaCinderella"Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper" is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson and Pam ArcieroPam ArcieroPam Arciero is puppeteer and voice-over artist who portrays Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, on Sesame Street.-Career:Arciero earned her Master's in Puppetry from the University of Connecticut....
) - The Young Man Who Lived in a Glove (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Jeffy (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Piper Piper (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Tommy and Sally Wilson (voiced by Noel MacNealNoel MacNealNoel MacNeal is a puppeteer, writer, and director of children's television, best known as the voice and puppeteer of Bear in Bear in the Big Blue House and Breakfast with Bear...
and Pam Arciero) - Susie (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Billy (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Farmer Brown's Wife (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Dr. Rainbrain (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Proud the Dwarf (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Rosemary (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Middle Singer (voiced by Joe RaposoJoe RaposoJoseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH was a Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie"...
) - Liza (voiced by Rita MorenoRita MorenoRita Moreno is a Puerto Rican singer, dancer and actress. She is the only Hispanic and one of the few performers who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, and was the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award....
) - Alice (voiced by Fran Brill)
- PinocchioPinocchioThe Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Florence. The first half was originally a serial between 1881 and 1883, and then later completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio , an...
(voiced by Frank Oz) - The Hare (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Teacher (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Plumber (voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - Carpenter (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Alice the Actress (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Fanny the Firefighter (voiced by David Rudman)
- Saddler (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Benny and Lefty's Boss (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Employment Officer (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Next Generation Doctor (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Mr. Between (voiced by Dave GoelzDave GoelzDave Goelz is a puppeteer best-known for his association with The Muppets, and in particular with the Muppet character Gonzo. His other Muppet characters include Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot , Beauregard the janitor and Tiny...
) - Fenwick la Touche (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Chester O'Leary (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ida Normer (voiced by Lisa Buckley)
- "Surprise!" Lead Singer (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Sergeant Thursday (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Herbert Hare (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Tarnish Brother (voiced by Richard Hunt and Brian MuehlBrian MuehlBrian Muehl born in the 1950s, is an American book writer, and a former Sesame Street puppeteer living in Connecticut.Brian's muppet characters included Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, Telly Monster, Barkley the dog and Forgetful Jones's girlfriend Clementine. He continued to voice...
) - Dr. Johnson (voiced by David Rudman)
- Chet (voiced by Bob Payne)
- Sissy (voiced by Alice Dinnean-Vernon)
- Fran (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Det. Olivia Benson (voiced by Fran Brill)
- The City Mouse (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Diva (voiced by Louise GoldLouise GoldLouise Gold is an English singer, actress and puppeteer whose career has spanned almost four decades.From 1977, Gold was a puppeteer and voice actress for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, and she has performed voice and puppet work on various other Muppet films and specials...
) - Dick (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Deirdre (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Flo (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Fauna (voiced by Carmen OsbahrCarmen OsbahrCarmen Osbahr is an American actress who has puppeteered Rosita in the popular US children's series Sesame Street, since 1991. Osbahr has also puppeteered Kiki Flores in The Puzzle Place...
) - Martha (voiced by M. Elizabeth Houston)
- Miss M (voiced by Ivy AustinIvy AustinIvy Austin is an American actress, singer, and voice-over artist. Best known for her performances on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion and her Sesame Street voices, Ivy Austin also starred on Broadway in Raggedy Ann.-Early life and education:Ivy Austin is a graduate of the High School of...
) - Mr. Referee (voiced by Tyler BunchTyler BunchTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, puppet designer, director and actor. In addition to his work for the Jim Henson Company, Mr. Bunch has created and performed puppets for PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. He has acted in a few Off Broadway productions and has made appearances on American television shows...
) - Marshal Earp (voiced by Marilyn SokolMarilyn SokolMarilyn Sokol is an actress, comedienne, teacher, singer, writer/director. She has won an Emmy Award, an Obie Award, and a Bistro Award. She lives in New York City...
) - Maria (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Princess Geraldine (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Rita Rucci (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Sophie (voiced by Carmen Osbahr)
- Frances Oznowicz (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Royal Fiddler #2 (voiced by Frank Oz)
- The Royal Drumer (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Juanita (voiced by Sonia ManzanoSonia ManzanoSonia Manzano is an American actress and writer. She is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street since 1971. She also licenses her image to promote items of baby clothes and plates in Hispanic America....
) - Kurt (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Quinn (voiced by Fran Brill)
- The Emperor (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- J Friend (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Lavender Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Brown
- Kingston Livingston III (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Sergeant Gabriel (voiced by Kevin Clash)
Large Lavender Live Hand
- Count von CountCount von CountCount von Count, often known simply as "The Count", is one of the Muppet characters on Sesame Street, performed by Jerry Nelson. The Count is a vampire modeled after Bela Lugosi's interpretation of Count Dracula.-Description:...
(voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - The Amazing Mumford (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Forgetful Jones (voiced by Michael Earl DavisMichael Earl DavisMichael Earl is an American puppeteer, actor, writer, singer and songwriter. A 4-time Emmy Award-winner whose credits include Mr. Snuffleupagus on Sesame Street and Dr...
and Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - Biff (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Countess von Backwards (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Countess Dahling von Dahling (voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Harvey Kneeslapper (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Granny Fanny Nesselrode (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Rodeo Rosie (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Sonny Friendly (voiced by Richard Hunt and David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
) - Dr. Nobel Price (voiced by Brian MuehlBrian MuehlBrian Muehl born in the 1950s, is an American book writer, and a former Sesame Street puppeteer living in Connecticut.Brian's muppet characters included Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, Telly Monster, Barkley the dog and Forgetful Jones's girlfriend Clementine. He continued to voice...
and Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Captain Vegetable (Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
's portrayal) - The Easter Bunny (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Snow WhiteSnow White"Snow White" is a fairy tale known from many countries in Europe, the best known version being the German one collected by the Brothers Grimm...
(voiced by Frank Oz) - King Kenny the Kind (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Smilin' Jack (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Sissy (voiced by )
- Sidney (voiced by )
- Bad Bart (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Sinister Sam (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Tough Eddie (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Vivian (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Wyoming Walt (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Sally Screamer (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Sam the General Stroe Owner (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Marvin the Music Store Owner (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Little Miss MuffetLittle Miss Muffet"Little Miss Muffet" is a nursery rhyme, one of the most commonly printed in the mid-twentieth century. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 20605.-Lyrics:-Alternative Lyrics:...
(voiced by Frank Oz) - Henry (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Dr. NoDr. NoDr. No is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, first published in the UK by Jonathan Cape on 31 March 1958. The story centres on Bond's investigation into the disappearance in Jamaica of a fellow MI6 operative, Commander John Strangways and his secretary, Mary Trueblood. He...
(voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Samuel Snively (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Letter Carrier (voiced by Camile Bonora and Stephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer.-Early life:D'Abruzzo grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb she has described as a "plastic bubble kind of town." She graduated from Peters Township High School, where she was active in the theater program, and attended the...
) - Marty (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- AladdinAladdinAladdin is a Middle Eastern folk tale. It is one of the tales in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights , and one of the most famous, although it was actually added to the collection by Antoine Galland ....
(voiced by Frank Oz) - Rocky's Mother (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Old King ColeOld King Cole"Old King Cole" is an English nursery rhyme. The historical identity of King Cole has been much debated and several candidates have been advanced as possibilities...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson) - Japanese Storyteller (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
Small Pink
- Prairie DawnPrairie DawnPrairie Dawn is a fictional character, a rather mature seven-year-old Muppet girl on the children's television program Sesame Street. She is similar in appearance to a character from the Anything Muppets. She is famous for writing school pageants for her friends, mostly Ernie and Bert, Herry,...
(voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Betty LouBetty LouBetty Lou may refer to:*Betty Lou Beets , murderer executed in Texas*Betty Lou Gerson , American actress*Betty Lou Holland , American actress*Betty Lou Keim , American actress...
(voiced by Lisa Buckley) - The Busby Twins (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
and Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - The Three Little Pigs (voiced by David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
, Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
, Frank Oz, Joey Mazzarino, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
, Eric JacobsonEric JacobsonEric Jacobson is a puppeteer and Muppet performer, who has been the primary replacement puppeteer for Frank Oz's characters since 2001.-Career:...
, Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
, Stephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer.-Early life:D'Abruzzo grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb she has described as a "plastic bubble kind of town." She graduated from Peters Township High School, where she was active in the theater program, and attended the...
, Steve WhitmireSteve WhitmireSteven Whitmire is an American puppeteer who works for The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop and Disney's The Muppets Studio. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator and original performer, Jim Henson, in...
, Lisa Buckley, Tyler BunchTyler BunchTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, puppet designer, director and actor. In addition to his work for the Jim Henson Company, Mr. Bunch has created and performed puppets for PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. He has acted in a few Off Broadway productions and has made appearances on American television shows...
, Jim Kroupa, and Noel MacNealNoel MacNealNoel MacNeal is a puppeteer, writer, and director of children's television, best known as the voice and puppeteer of Bear in Bear in the Big Blue House and Breakfast with Bear...
) - Little Red Riding Hood (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Pink Alphabeat (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Princess Katie (voiced by Cheryl BlaylockCheryl BlaylockCheryl Blaylock is an American puppeteer and actress on the Nick Jr. show, Eureeka's Castle from 1989 to 1995. Before she was on Eureeka's Castle, she was on Sesame Street, and The Muppets Take Manhattan. After Eureeka's Castle, she was on other shows like Oobi, The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth,...
) - Parker Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Rosa (voiced by Pam ArcieroPam ArcieroPam Arciero is puppeteer and voice-over artist who portrays Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, on Sesame Street.-Career:Arciero earned her Master's in Puppetry from the University of Connecticut....
) - Charlie (voiced by Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, and Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Lucy Jones (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Harold Happy (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Helen Happy (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Andy (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Cheerful the Dwarf (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Surprised the Dwarf (voiced by Jim MartinJim Martin (puppeteer)Jim Martin is a puppeteer, best known for his roles on Sesame Street. As part of the cast, he has won an Emmy Award. He has been nominated multiple times, and won for "Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling" at the Emmys, also for Sesame Street.-Early life:Martin graduated from St...
) - Hubert the Human Cannonball (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Young George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson) - Various Little Kids
Small Purple
- Roosevelt FranklinRoosevelt FranklinRoosevelt Franklin was a Muppet featured on the children's television series Sesame Street during the early 1970s. He is purple with shaggy black hair that stands on end. His name is word play on the name of US President Franklin Roosevelt...
(voiced by Matt Robinson) - Tina Twiddlebug (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Mahna Mahna (1969) (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Beginning (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Ferarful the Dwarf (voiced by David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
) - Timmy (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - "Consider Yourself" Girl (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - "Five People in My Family" Sister (voiced by Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyCaroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney , is an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.-Life and career:...
) - Harriet Hare (voiced by Louise GoldLouise GoldLouise Gold is an English singer, actress and puppeteer whose career has spanned almost four decades.From 1977, Gold was a puppeteer and voice actress for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, and she has performed voice and puppet work on various other Muppet films and specials...
) - "I Am a Fine Musician" Piccolo Player (voiced by Loretta LongLoretta LongLoretta Long is an American actress best known for playing Susan Robinson on Sesame Street, having starred on the show since its debut in 1969....
) - Various Little Kids
Small Orange
- Baby Breeze (voiced by Northern CallowayNorthern CallowayNorthern James Calloway was an American actor who played David on Sesame Street from 1971 through 1989, and also voiced Muppet characters including Same Sound Brown....
) - Timmy Twiddlebug (voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - ErnestineErnestine (Muppet)Ernestine is a minor fictional Muppet character, used occasionally in Sesame Street segments, who is Ernie's cousin.Ernestine appeared with Big Bird and Gina Jefferson in The Best of Ernie and Bert, a video of top Ernie and Bert segments....
(voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - Bip Bipadotta (1970s) (voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
) - Lynn-Lynn (voiced by M. Elizabeth Houston)
- Judy Finstermacher (voiced by Bob Payne)
- Nora Nicks (voiced by Fran BrillFran BrillFrances Joan "Fran" Brill , is an American actress and puppeteer, best known for her roles on Sesame Street.Brill was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Linette and Joseph M. Brill. Her father was a physician...
) - Dicky Tick (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Eddie (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Rocky (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Tito (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Baby Bobby (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Walter (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Gene (voiced by Jim Henson and Jerry Nelson)
- Various Little Kids
Small Green
- Jean the Genie (voiced by Stephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'AbruzzoStephanie D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer.-Early life:D'Abruzzo grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb she has described as a "plastic bubble kind of town." She graduated from Peters Township High School, where she was active in the theater program, and attended the...
) - Murray (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Troll (voiced by Steve WhitmireSteve WhitmireSteven Whitmire is an American puppeteer who works for The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop and Disney's The Muppets Studio. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator and original performer, Jim Henson, in...
) - Various smaller frogs
Small Brown
- Baby Fats Domino (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - I Love My Hair Singer (voiced by Chantylla Johnson and Kevin Clash)
Small Lavender
- Sonny Friendly (voiced by David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
) - Max (voiced by )
- Yankee Doodle (voiced by )
- Various AM kids
- at least one bug
Orange Gold
- Guy SmileyGuy SmileyGuy Smiley is a character on Sesame Street who was dubbed "America's favorite game show host." His skits are among those on the show that parody commercial media. Guy has also hosted parodies of This Is Your Life called "Here Is Your Life." Guests who were profiled included a loaf of bread, a tooth...
(voiced by Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
and Eric JacobsonEric JacobsonEric Jacobson is a puppeteer and Muppet performer, who has been the primary replacement puppeteer for Frank Oz's characters since 2001.-Career:...
) - Don MusicDon MusicComposer Don Music was a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He was performed and voiced by Richard Hunt.The typically amusing sketch would have him become frustrated by his inability to think of the final line to well known songs such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"...
(voiced by Richard HuntRichard Hunt (puppeteer)Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer best known as a Muppet performer. Hunt's Muppet roles included Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler, and Sweetums.-Early years:...
) - Prince CharmingPrince CharmingPrince Charming is a stock character who appears in a number of fairy tales. He is the prince who comes to rescue of the damsel in distress, and stereotypically, must engage in a quest to liberate her from an evil spell...
(voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Conrad Love (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Woodsman (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Captain Breakfast (voiced by Brian MuehlBrian MuehlBrian Muehl born in the 1950s, is an American book writer, and a former Sesame Street puppeteer living in Connecticut.Brian's muppet characters included Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, Telly Monster, Barkley the dog and Forgetful Jones's girlfriend Clementine. He continued to voice...
) - Murray Matisse (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - Salvador Dada (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Pied Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Bill ComptonBill ComptonWilliam H. "Bill" Compton, Jr., MA was a mental health advocate in California who attained national stature...
(voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Librarian (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Lance (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Captain (voiced by Christopher CerfChristopher CerfChristopher Cerf is a U.S. author, composer-lyricist, voice actor, and record and television producer. He is known for his musical contributions to Sesame Street, for co-creating and co-producing the award-winning PBS literacy education television program Between the Lions, and for his humorous...
) - Spaceship Surprise Captain (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Rick (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
(voiced by Jim Henson) - Tarnish Brother (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Prince Paul Charming (voiced by )
- Mr. Gue (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
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- Monty (voiced by Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
) - David Letterguy (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Mack (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Minnesota MelIndiana JonesColonel Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., Ph.D. is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials...
(voiced by Tyler BunchTyler BunchTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, puppet designer, director and actor. In addition to his work for the Jim Henson Company, Mr. Bunch has created and performed puppets for PBS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. He has acted in a few Off Broadway productions and has made appearances on American television shows...
) - Mr. Draper (voiced by Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
) - Mr. Schneeze (voiced by )
- Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voiced by Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
) - Tom Twinkletoes (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Walter the Vampire (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ronnie TrashJohnny CashJohn R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
(voiced by Jerry Nelson) - Hiram (voiced by Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
) - James BondJames BondJames Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
(voiced by Joey Mazzarino) - Cable Guy (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Jeff Probst (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Joe Hundred Guy (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Don Dula (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Royal Barber (voiced by Jerry Nelson)