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...
Known For
Top 40 Movies
The Muppet Show
2026
The Earth Day Special
1990
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
The Muppets
2011
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
1990
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
CinderElmo
1999
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
The World of Jim Henson
1994
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990