Ryan Dillon

Ryan Dillon

Born 1988-05-25 (age 38) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Biography

Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash.

Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.

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Known For

The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show

2026

as Muppet Performer

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

2019

as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)

Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Sesame Street
Sesame Street

as Elmo (voice)

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

2006

as Additional Muppet Performer

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The Muppets Take The O2

2018

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

2022

as Elmo (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
The Monster at the End of This Story
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

2007

as Additional Muppet Performer