David Rudman

David Rudman

Born 1964-06-01 (age 62) Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Biography

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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 Artโ€”Chicago.ย 

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.

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Known For

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show

2026

as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

The Muppets
The Muppets

2011

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

The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992

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

Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted

2014

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

Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019

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

The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special

1990

as Lizard (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

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

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

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

Muppets Haunted Mansion
Muppets Haunted Mansion

2021

as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007

as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004

as Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

2020

as The Muppets Puppeteer

A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

as Additional Muppet Performer

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

2002

as Cookie Monster (voice)

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

2008

as Scooter / Janice (voice)