David Rudman
Known for: Acting
Born: June 1, 1964
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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Filmography
97 movies · 20 TV shows, newest first
7.2
The Muppet Show
2026
6.0
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
2025
NR
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
7.8
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
10.0
Bluey Book Reads
2024
6.1
The Muppets Mayhem
2023
NR
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
2023
7.5
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
NR
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022
7.3
Mecha Builders
2022
NR
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
20218.0
Dear Earth
2021
6.4
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
6.7
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
NR
Donkey Hodie
2021
5.4
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
5.8
Muppets Now
2020
6.9
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
2020
6.9
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
5.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
9.3
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
7.2
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
20188.3
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
7.0
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
6.6
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
5.3
Nature Cat
2015
9.0
Keep Christmas With You
2015
7.0
The Muppets
2015
8.0
The Furchester Hotel
2014
6.3
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
NR
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
2013
5.8
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
8.2
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013
5.8
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
2012
NR
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
6.7
The Muppets
2011
NR
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
NR
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
2010
NR
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
6.0
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
NR
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009
5.9
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
NR
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008
8.0
Studio DC: Almost Live
2008
8.0
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
2008
6.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites
2008
4.0
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
NR
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008
6.2
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
200710.0
Rainbow Buddies
2006
6.7
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
7.1
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
7.0
The Colbert Report
2005
8.9
Jack's Big Music Show
2005
NR
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
8.1
The Backyardigans
2004
NR
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
7.6
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004
NR
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
NR
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
NR
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003
NR
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003
8.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2003
10.0
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
7.3
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
2002
10.0
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
8.2
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
NR
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
6.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
4.0
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
7.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
8.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!
2000
6.2
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
9.0
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
6.3
CinderElmo
1999
6.1
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
6.0
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998
5.7
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
6.4
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
6.0
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
10.0
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997
NR
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
1997
6.0
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
7.0
Aliens in the Family
1996
6.0
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996
8.0
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996
6.2
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995
7.4
The World of Jim Henson
1994
7.0
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
1994
7.0
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993
7.0
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993NR
Muppet Know How
1993
NR
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993NR
Muppet Breakout
1993
7.4
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
6.5
Dog City
1992
3.0
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991
6.8
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
10.0
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
6.6
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
1990
6.0
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
6.1
The Earth Day Special
1990
6.7
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
6.0
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990
10.0
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989
7.3
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
1989
6.8
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988NR
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
1988
NR
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
1988
6.0
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
1988
6.9
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
7.4
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
1986
7.0
The Cosby Show
1984
6.9
Jeopardy!
1984
6.6
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
7.1
Sesame Street
1969NR
Shadows Over Sesame Street
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