David Rudman
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1964-06-01 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
David Rudman
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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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Known For
Acting
(2024)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
as Cookie Monster
(2023)
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
as Cookie Monster
(2022)
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Baby Bear (voice)
(2022)
Sesame Street The Nutcracker
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2021)
Muppets Haunted Mansion
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
(2021)
Dear Earth
as Janice (voice)
(2021)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2020)
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as The Muppets Puppeteer
(2020)
The Monster at the End of This Story
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2020)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2019)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
(2018)
The Muppets Take The O2
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
(2018)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
as Cookie Monster
(2017)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
as Cookie Monster
(2016)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
(2015)
Keep Christmas With You
as Cookie Monster
(2014)
Muppets Most Wanted
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
(2013)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
as Scooter, Janice (voice)
(2013)
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
as Cookie Monster
(2012)
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
as Scooter (voice)
(2011)
The Muppets
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
(2009)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
(2009)
Sesame Street: Being Green
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2008)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
(2008)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
(2008)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
(2008)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as Baby Bear
(2007)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
(2006)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
(2006)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Baby Bear (voice)
(2004)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2004)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
as Cookie's Friend (voice)
(2003)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
(2003)
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
as Cookie Monster / Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (right)
(2003)
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
as Baby Bear (voice)
(2002)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as Cookie Monster (voice)
(2002)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
(2001)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
(2001)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
(1999)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
(1999)
CinderElmo
as Baby Bear (voice)
(1998)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
(1998)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
as Letter U (voice)
(1997)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
(1997)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
(1997)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
(1997)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
(1996)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
(1996)
Sesame Street: Elmocize
as Twisted Sister (voice)
(1996)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as Baby Bear (voice)
(1995)
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
as Ned Mouse (voice)
(1994)
The World of Jim Henson
as Self (archive footage)
(1994)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
(1993)
(1992)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
(1991)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
(1990)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Donatello
(1990)
The Earth Day Special
as Lizard (voice)
(1990)
(1990)
(1990)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
(1989)
The Song of the Cloud Forest
as Additional Voices
(1988)
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as Muppet Performer
(1988)
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
(1988)
(1988)
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
as Farmer Lear (voice)
(1987)
A Muppet Family Christmas
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
(1986)
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
as Snort / Snail (voice)
(1984)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Crew
(2013)