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David Rudman

David Rudman

Birthday: 1964-06-01 | Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

​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

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
Mecha Builders

as    Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)

2021
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

as    Cookie Monster (voice)

2021
Muppets Haunted Mansion

as    Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

2020
The Monster at the End of This Story

as    Cookie Monster (voice)

2020
Muppets Now

as    Scooter

2014
Muppets Most Wanted

as    Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)

2012
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

as    Scooter (voice)

2011
The Muppets

as    Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)

2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as    Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

2008
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

as    Scooter / Janice (voice)

2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

as    Baby Bear (voice)

2005
Jack's Big Music Show

as    Jack (voice)

2002
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

as    Cookie Monster (voice)

2001
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

as    Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)

1996
Aliens in the Family

as    Bobut (body, voice)

1992
The Muppet Christmas Carol

as    Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)

1987
A Muppet Family Christmas

as    Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)