David Rudman
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA — Jun 01 1964
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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…
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David Rudman's Credits
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Jeopardy!
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street
Two-Headed Monster
The Cosby Show
Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
Nature Cat
Creator
The Muppets
Scooter / Janice (voice)
The Muppets Mayhem
Janice (voice)
Dog City
Bowser (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Donatello
Muppets Now
Scooter (voice)
Aliens in the Family
Bobut (body, voice)
The Muppets
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
The Furchester Hotel
Cookie Monster (Voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
The Muppet Show
Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
Jack's Big Music Show
Jack (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
Muppets Most Wanted
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
Studio DC: Almost Live
Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
Bluey Book Reads
Cookie Monster (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
Donkey Hodie
Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
The Earth Day Special
Lizard (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
(archive footage) (voice)
Mecha Builders
Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Scooter / Janice (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
CinderElmo
Baby Bear (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas
Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
The Muppets Take The O2
Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Additional Muppet Performer
Dear Earth
Janice (voice)
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Muppets Puppeteer
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Directing
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Scooter, Janice (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Ned Mouse (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Frog (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Cookie's Friend (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
"Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
Baby Bear
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Farmer Lear (voice)
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Snort / Snail (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Hardart / Cookie Monster
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
Cookie Monster (voice)
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
Official #2
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
green Grouch/Howard
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Letter U (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Being Green
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Baby Bear
Shadows Over Sesame Street
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Twisted Sister (voice)
Keep Christmas With You
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
The Monster at the End of This Story
Cookie Monster (voice)
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
Cookie Monster (voice)
Rainbow Buddies
Creator
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
Scooter (voice)
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
Baby Bear, Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
Baby Bear (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
Cookie Monster
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
Cookie Monster
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
Baby Bear