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
Character: Cookie Monster
MOVIE • 2024

Bluey Book Reads
Character: Cookie Monster (voice)
TV • 2024

The Muppets Mayhem
Character: Janice (voice)
TV • 2023

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
Character: Cookie Monster
MOVIE • 2023

Sesame Street The Nutcracker
Character: Cookie Monster (voice)
MOVIE • 2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Character: Baby Bear (voice)
MOVIE • 2022

Mecha Builders
Character: Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
TV • 2022

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
Character: Cookie Monster
MOVIE • 2021
Dear Earth
Character: Janice (voice)
MOVIE • 2021

Muppets Haunted Mansion
Character: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
MOVIE • 2021

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Character: Cookie Monster (voice)
MOVIE • 2021

Donkey Hodie
Character: Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
TV • 2021

The Monster at the End of This Story
Character: Cookie Monster (voice)
MOVIE • 2020

Muppets Now
Character: Scooter (voice)
TV • 2020

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
Character: Cookie Monster
TV • 2020

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Character: The Muppets Puppeteer
MOVIE • 2020

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Character: Cookie Monster (voice)
MOVIE • 2020

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
Character: Cookie Monster
MOVIE • 2018
The Muppets Take The O2
Character: Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
MOVIE • 2018
Crew
Crew Credits

Donkey Hodie
Role: Creator
TV • 2021

Nature Cat
Role: Creator
TV • 2015

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013

Gaff-Random Presents: The Logos Movie
Role: Creator
MOVIE • 2013

Gaff-Random Presents: The Logos Movie
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2013

Gaff-Random presents: The Logo Show
Role: Creator
TV • 2013

Jack's Big Music Show
Role: Creator
TV • 2005