David Rudman
Acting
1964-06-01 · 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
Filmography
The Muppet Show
2026 · Movie
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
2025 · Movie
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024 · Movie
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 · Movie
Bluey Book Reads
2024 · Series
The Muppets Mayhem
2023 · Series
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
2023 · Movie
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022 · Movie
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022 · Movie
Mecha Builders
2022 · Series
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
2021 · Movie
Dear Earth
2021 · Movie
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021 · Movie
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021 · Movie
Donkey Hodie
2021 · Series
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020 · Movie
Muppets Now
2020 · Series
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
2020 · Series
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020 · Movie
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019 · Movie
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018 · Movie
The Muppets Take The O2
2018 · Movie
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017 · Movie
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016 · Movie
Nature Cat
2015 · Series
Keep Christmas With You
2015 · Movie
The Muppets
2015 · Series
The Furchester Hotel
2014 · Series
Muppets Most Wanted
2014 · Movie
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
2013 · Movie
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013 · Movie
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013 · Movie
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
2012 · Movie
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012 · Movie
The Muppets
2011 · Movie
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011 · Movie
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
2010 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009 · Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009 · Movie
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009 · Movie
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008 · Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008 · Movie
Studio DC: Almost Live
2008 · Series
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
2008 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites
2008 · Movie
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008 · Movie
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008 · Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007 · Movie
Rainbow Buddies
2006 · Series
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006 · Movie
The Colbert Report
2005 · Series
Jack's Big Music Show
2005 · Series
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005 · Movie
The Backyardigans
2004 · Series
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004 · Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 · Movie
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004 · Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003 · Movie
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2003 · Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
2002 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002 · Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001 · Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!
2000 · Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999 · Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 · Movie
CinderElmo
1999 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 · Movie
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998 · Movie
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997 · Movie
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997 · Movie
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997 · Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
1997 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 · Movie
Aliens in the Family
1996 · Series
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996 · Movie
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995 · Movie
The World of Jim Henson
1994 · Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
1994 · Movie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993 · Movie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Movie
Muppet Know How
1993 · Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993 · Movie
Muppet Breakout
1993 · Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992 · Movie
Dog City
1992 · Series
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991 · Movie
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 · Movie
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990 · Movie
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
1990 · Movie
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990 · Movie
The Earth Day Special
1990 · Movie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990 · Movie
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990 · Movie
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989 · Movie
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
1989 · Movie
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988 · Movie
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
1988 · Movie
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
1988 · Movie
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
1988 · Movie
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987 · Movie
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
1986 · Movie
The Cosby Show
1984 · Series
Jeopardy!
1984 · Series
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 · Movie
Sesame Street
1969 · Series
Shadows Over Sesame Street
Series