David Rudman
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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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Acted in
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
as Cookie Monster
Nature Cat's Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire
2024
as Bird Translator Voice (voice)
The Muppets Mayhem
2023
as Janice (voice)
Sesame Street The Nutcracker
2022
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022
as Baby Bear (voice)
Mecha Builders
2022
as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
Dear Earth
2021
as Janice (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Donkey Hodie
2021
as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Muppets Now
2020
as Scooter
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as The Muppets Puppeteer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Cookie Monster
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
Nature Cat: The Return of Bad Dog Bart
2018
as Bad Dog Bart (voice)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
as Cookie Monster
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Keep Christmas With You
2015
as Cookie Monster
The Muppets
2015
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
The Muppets
2015
as Janice / Scooter / Satay (voice)
The Muppets
2015
as Janice / Scooter (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
as Scooter, Janice (voice)
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
2012
as Scooter (voice)
The Muppets
2011
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009
as Cookie Monster (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
Studio DC: Almost Live
2008
as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
2008
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008
as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
as Baby Bear
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
as Baby Bear (voice)
Jack's Big Music Show
2005
as Jack (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003
as Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
2003
as Cookie Monster / Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (right)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
as Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
CinderElmo
1999
as Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998
as Letter U (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997
as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Aliens in the Family
1996
as Bobut (body, voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996
as Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996
as Twisted Sister (voice)
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995
as Ned Mouse (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
1994
as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
Dog City
1992
as Bowser (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991
as Chicago the Lion
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Lizard (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
as Donatello
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990
as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989
as Additional Voices
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
1988
as Muppet Performer
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
1988
as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
1988
as Farmer Lear (voice)
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
1988
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
1986
as Snort / Snail (voice)
The Cosby Show
1984
as Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street
1969
as Two-Headed Monster
Sesame Street
1969
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster