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David Rudman
Actor

David Rudman

1 Jun 1964Born
62Age
112Credits
Chicago, Illinois, USABirthplace

Biography

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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.

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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.

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Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 112 credits.

  1. TBAShadows Over Sesame StreetSeries: Cookie Monster (1 episode)
  2. 2026The Muppet ShowFilm: Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
  3. 2025Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry GiftmasFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  4. 2024Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to SchoolFilm: Cookie Monster
  5. 2024Bluey Book ReadsSeries: Cookie Monster (voice) (1 episode)
  6. 2023The Muppets MayhemSeries: Janice (voice) (10 episodes)
  7. 2023Elmo's Mindfulness SpectacularFilm: Cookie Monster
  8. 2022Sesame Street: The NutcrackerFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  9. 2022Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticFilm: Baby Bear (voice)
  10. 2022Mecha BuildersSeries: Mecha Cookie Monster (voice) (52 episodes)
  11. 2021Sesame Street: See Us Coming TogetherFilm: Cookie Monster
  12. 2021Dear EarthFilm: Janice (voice)
  13. 2021Muppets Haunted MansionFilm: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
  14. 2021Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a PuppyFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  15. 2021Donkey HodieSeries: Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice), Creator (40 episodes)
  16. 2020The Monster at the End of This StoryFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  17. 2020Muppets NowSeries: Scooter (voice) (6 episodes)
  18. 2020The Disney Family Singalong - Volume IIFilm: The Muppets Puppeteer
  19. 2020Sesame Street: Elmo's PlaydateFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  20. 2019Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationFilm: Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
  21. 2018When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street SpecialFilm: Cookie Monster
  22. 2018The Muppets Take The O2Film: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
  23. 2017Sesame Street: The Magical Wand ChaseFilm: Cookie Monster
  24. 2016Once Upon a Sesame Street ChristmasFilm: Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
  25. 2015Nature CatSeries: Creator
  26. 2015Keep Christmas With YouFilm: Cookie Monster
  27. 2015The MuppetsSeries: Scooter / Janice (voice), Janice / Scooter / Satay (voice), Janice / Scooter (voice) (2 episodes)
  28. 2014The Furchester HotelSeries: Cookie Monster (Voice), Commercial Announcer (voice) (104 episodes)
  29. 2014Muppets Most WantedFilm: Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
  30. 2013Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas SpecialFilm: Cookie Monster
  31. 2013Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday SpectacularFilm: Scooter, Janice (voice)
  32. 2013Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery MapFilm: Director
  33. 2012The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaFilm: Scooter (voice)
  34. 2012Sesame Street: Singing with the StarsFilm
  35. 2011The MuppetsFilm: Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
  36. 2011Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor AdventuresFilm
  37. 2010Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldFilm: Baby Bear, Cookie Monster
  38. 2009Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical TalesFilm
  39. 2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoFilm: Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
  40. 2009Sesame Street: Being GreenFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  41. 2008A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaFilm: Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
  42. 2008Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandFilm: Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
  43. 2008Studio DC: Almost LiveSeries: Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey (2 episodes)
  44. 2008The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveFilm: Scooter / Janice (voice)
  45. 2008Sesame Street: Elmo's World: OppositesFilm
  46. 2008Sesame Street: Love the Earth!Film: Baby Bear
  47. 2008Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play GamesFilm
  48. 2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownFilm: Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
  49. 2006Rainbow BuddiesSeries: Creator
  50. 2006A Sesame Street Christmas CarolFilm: Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
  51. 2006Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimeFilm: Baby Bear (voice)
  52. 2005Jack's Big Music ShowSeries: Jack (voice), Creator (27 episodes)
  53. 2005Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!Film
  54. 2004The BackyardigansSeries: Jack (1 episode)
  55. 2004Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  56. 2004Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!Film: Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster / Sheep (voice)
  57. 2004Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Film: Cookie Monster
  58. 2004Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best BitesFilm: Cookie's Friend (voice)
  59. 2003Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New BabyFilm: Baby Bear (voice)
  60. 2003Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Film: Baby Bear
  61. 2003Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!Film
  62. 2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsFilm: Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
  63. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!Film
  64. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseFilm: Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
  65. 2002Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayFilm: Cookie Monster (voice)
  66. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Film: Hardart / Cookie Monster
  67. 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Film: Baby Bear
  68. 2001Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2Film: Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
  69. 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfFilm: Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
  70. 2000Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!Film: Baby Bear
  71. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandFilm: Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
  72. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayFilm: green Grouch/Howard
  73. 1999CinderElmoFilm: Baby Bear (voice)
  74. 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Film: Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
  75. 1998Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle GameFilm: Letter U (voice)
  76. 1997Sesame Street: Fiesta!Film: "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
  77. 1997Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!Film: Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
  78. 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeFilm: Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
  79. 1997Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the MoviesFilm: Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
  80. 1997Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the TruthFilm: Official #2

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