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David Rudman

David Rudman

Acting June 1, 1964 (62 years old) Chicago, Illinois, USA

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 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

Movies 96

The Muppet Christmas Carol 7.5

The Muppet Christmas Carol

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

1992
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 6.7

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

as Donatello

1990
The Muppet Show 7.2

The Muppet Show

as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

2026
The Muppets 6.7

The Muppets

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

2011
The Muppets Take Manhattan 6.6

The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

1984
Muppets Most Wanted 6.3

Muppets Most Wanted

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

2014
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 6.2

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)

1999
Jim Henson Idea Man 7.8

Jim Henson Idea Man

as Self (archive footage)

2024
Muppets Haunted Mansion 6.4

Muppets Haunted Mansion

as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

2021
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas 6.0

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2025
A Muppet Family Christmas 6.9

A Muppet Family Christmas

as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)

1987
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa 6.0

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)

2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown 6.2

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)

2007
The Earth Day Special 6.1

The Earth Day Special

as Lizard (voice)

1990
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 7.0

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)

1993
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 6.0

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

1996
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live 8.0

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

as Scooter / Janice (voice)

2008
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker 7.5

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2022
The Muppets at Walt Disney World 6.6

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

as Frog (voice)

1990
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 10.0

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)

2003
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 6.7

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

2006
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration 9.3

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)

2019
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 6.8

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

as Additional Muppet Performer

1990
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular 5.8

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

as Scooter, Janice (voice)

2013
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II 6.9

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

as The Muppets Puppeteer

2020
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase 7.0

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

as Cookie Monster

2017
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! 7.3

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

2002
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 6.1

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)

1998
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

2009
Sesame Street: Love the Earth! 4.0

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

as Baby Bear

2008
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

as Baby Bear

2003
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special 7.2

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

as Cookie Monster

2018
The Song of the Cloud Forest 10.0

The Song of the Cloud Forest

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

1989
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse 10.0

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)

2002
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie 6.8

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

as Muppet Performer

1988
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 7.2

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989

as Self – Additional Muppet Performer

1989
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

as Cookie Monster

2004
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

as Cookie Monster

2024
Jim Henson's Memorial Service 10.0

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! 8.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

2003
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas 6.6

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

2016
The World of Jim Henson 7.4

The World of Jim Henson

as Self (archive footage)

1994
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy 6.7

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2021
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! 6.4

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey

1997
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate 5.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2020
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet 6.0

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

as Baby Bear (voice)

1996
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals 3.0

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)

1991
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree 6.2

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

as Ned Mouse (voice)

1995
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! 6.0

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

as (archive footage) (voice)

1990
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! 7.6

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster / Sheep (voice)

2004
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time 7.1

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

as Baby Bear (voice)

2006
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

as Farmer Lear (voice)

1988
Dear Earth 8.0

Dear Earth

as Janice (voice)

2021
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! 7.0

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)

1993
The Monster at the End of This Story 5.4

The Monster at the End of This Story

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2020
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! 8.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!

as Baby Bear

2000
CinderElmo 6.3

CinderElmo

as Baby Bear (voice)

1999
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)

2008
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo 6.0

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

2009
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

as Hardart / Cookie Monster

2002
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic 7.4

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

as Snort / Snail (voice)

1986
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

as Cookie Monster

2023
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

as Baby Bear, Cookie Monster

2010
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2004
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

as Cookie's Friend (voice)

2004
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

as Sesame Street Muppet Performer

2021
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby

Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby

as Baby Bear (voice)

2003
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game 6.0

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

as Letter U (voice)

1998
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

as Baby Bear (voice)

2022
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! 6.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

as Baby Bear

2001
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special

Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special

as Cookie Monster

2013
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

2011
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play 9.0

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

as green Grouch/Howard

1999
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play 8.2

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2002
Keep Christmas With You 9.0

Keep Christmas With You

as Cookie Monster

2015
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala 5.8

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

as Scooter (voice)

2012
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 4.0

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

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

2001
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies 10.0

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies

as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)

1997
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012
Sesame Street: Being Green

Sesame Street: Being Green

as Cookie Monster (voice)

2009
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth

Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth

as Official #2

1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time 6.0

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)

1997
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green 7.0

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)

1994
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf 7.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

2001
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

2008
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites 6.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites

2008
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! 6.0

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)

1990
Sesame Street: Elmocize 8.0

Sesame Street: Elmocize

as Twisted Sister (voice)

1996
The Muppets Take The O2 8.3

The Muppets Take The O2

as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)

2018
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!

2005
Sesame Street: Fiesta! 5.7

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)

1997
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)

1988
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear 6.0

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

1988
Muppet Breakout

Muppet Breakout

as Gimley (voice)

1993
Muppet Know How

Muppet Know How

as Big Head (voice)

1993

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