
Joe Raposo
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1937-02-08
Day of Death
1989-02-05 (51 years old)
Place of Birth
Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Joe Raposo
Biography
Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982).
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Known For
Acting
(2021)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)
(1990)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
as Self (archive footage)
(1986)
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
as Self
(1980)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
(1976)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Crew
(2021)
(2020)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Original Music Composer
(1997)
(1990)
(1988)
Madeline
Original Music Composer
(1986)
(1986)
(1982)
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Original Music Composer
(1982)
(1981)
The Great Muppet Caper
Original Music Composer, Songs
(1981)
(1980)
(1979)
(1978)
Peeping Times
Music
(1977)
(1976)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Original Music Composer, Music Arranger, Lyricist, Music Director, Songs
(1975)
Nashville
Music
(1974)
Out to Lunch
Music, Songs
(1972)
The Possession of Joel Delaney
Music Director, Original Music Composer
(1972)
Savages
Original Music Composer
(1971)
(1970)
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Original Music Composer
(1969)
Hey Cinderella!
Music
(1969)
This Way to Sesame Street
Music Director
(1965)
Run, Run
Music