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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Filmography

Cast Credits

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

Character: Cookie Monster

MOVIE • 2024

Bluey Book Reads

Bluey Book Reads

Character: Cookie Monster (voice)

TV • 2024

The Muppets Mayhem

The Muppets Mayhem

Character: Janice (voice)

TV • 2023

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

Character: Cookie Monster

MOVIE • 2023

Sesame Street The Nutcracker

Sesame Street The Nutcracker

Character: Cookie Monster (voice)

MOVIE • 2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Character: Baby Bear (voice)

MOVIE • 2022

Mecha Builders

Mecha Builders

Character: Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)

TV • 2022

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

Character: Cookie Monster

MOVIE • 2021

Dear Earth

Character: Janice (voice)

MOVIE • 2021

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Character: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

MOVIE • 2021

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

Character: Cookie Monster (voice)

MOVIE • 2021

Donkey Hodie

Donkey Hodie

Character: Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)

TV • 2021

The Monster at the End of This Story

The Monster at the End of This Story

Character: Cookie Monster (voice)

MOVIE • 2020

Muppets Now

Muppets Now

Character: Scooter (voice)

TV • 2020

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Character: Cookie Monster

TV • 2020

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Character: The Muppets Puppeteer

MOVIE • 2020

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

Character: Cookie Monster (voice)

MOVIE • 2020

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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

MOVIE • 2019

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

Character: Cookie Monster

MOVIE • 2018

The Muppets Take The O2

Character: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)

MOVIE • 2018

Crew

Crew Credits