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David Rudman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1964-06-01 (Age: 62)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

David Rudman

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Rudman (born June 1st 1964) is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many Sesame Street Muppet characters. 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. However, Oz still comes in to record new material with Cookie Monster occasionally. Rudman also took over as Richard Hunt's half of "The Two Headed Monster" after his death. His first production was Rankin/Bass productions such as Rudolph's Shiny New Year. He is currently the executive producer of Jack's Big Music Show on cable TV's Nick Jr. channel, and performs the voice of Jack, the lead character. He is also the executive producer, co-creator, and director of Bunnytown on cable TV's Playhouse Disney. Rudman was the speaker at the 2005 graduation ceremony for the Illinois Institute of Art—Chicago.  He attended Highland Park High School and graduated in 1981. He has been a speaker at the school's biennial Focus on the Arts program since 2003. He attended college at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. He continues to reside in Highland Park with his wife and three children. He will also take over two roles once held by Richard Hunt: Scooter and Janice. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Rudman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Filmography (88)

⭐ 7.1 Role: Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

The Muppet Show

2026
⭐ 6.6 Role: Cookie Monster (voice)

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas

2025
⭐ 0 Role: Cookie Monster

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

2024
⭐ 7.8 Role: Self (archive footage)

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024
⭐ 0 Role: Cookie Monster

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

2023
⭐ 7.5 Role: Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

2022
⭐ 0 Role: Baby Bear (voice)

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022
⭐ 0 Role: Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

2021
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⭐ 8.0 Role: Janice (voice)

Dear Earth

2021
⭐ 6.4 Role: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

Muppets Haunted Mansion

2021
⭐ 6.7 Role: Cookie Monster (voice)

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

2021
⭐ 5.4 Role: Cookie Monster (voice)

The Monster at the End of This Story

2020
⭐ 6.9 Role: The Muppets Puppeteer

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

2020
⭐ 5.0 Role: Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

2020
⭐ 9.3 Role: Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019