David Rudman
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 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.
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Acting (74 movies)
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
CinderElmo
1999
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
Keep Christmas With You
2015
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
2012
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009
The Muppets
2011
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
Sesame Street The Nutcracker
2022
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
1988
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
1988
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
1994
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
1986
The World of Jim Henson
1994
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
2008
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
The Earth Day Special
1990
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
2013
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
2023
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
1990
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
1997
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
2021
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Gaff-Random Presents: The Logos Movie | 2013 | Executive Producer |