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Steve Whitmire
Known for Labyrinth · The Muppets · Dinosaurs
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem),…
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- Sep 24, 1959
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise.
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Known For
MOVIE
LabyrinthThe Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice) · 1986
★ 7.3
★ 7.3
MOVIE
The MuppetsKermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice) · 2011
★ 6.7
★ 6.7
TV
DinosaursWoody (voice) · 1991
★ 7.8
★ 7.8
MOVIE
Muppets Most WantedKermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) · 2014
★ 6.3
★ 6.3
TV
30 RockKermit the Frog (voice) · 2006
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
MOVIE
The Muppet MovieFletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice) · 1979
★ 7.2
★ 7.2
TV
Saturday Night LiveKermit the Frog (voice) (uncredited) · 1975
★ 6.9
★ 6.9
TV
The Cosby ShowScallions (voice) · 1984
★ 7.0
★ 7.0
Filmography
Movies
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherAdditional Muppet Performer
1979
The Muppet MovieFletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice)
1979
The Muppets Go HollywoodMuppet Performer / Self
1979
Of Muppets & MenSelf
1981
The Great Muppet CaperRizzo the Rat / Lips / Bellhop Rat / Monster / Singing Food / Zeke (voice)
1981
The Muppets Go to the MoviesRizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
1981
The Dark CrystalScientist (voice)
1982
The Fantastic Miss Piggy ShowRizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)
1982
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
1983
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsRizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice)
1983
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'Self
1983
The Bells of Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
1984
The Muppets Take ManhattanRizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
1984
DreamchildMock Turtle/Caterpillar
1985
Fraggle Rock: Scared SillyWembley Fraggle / Sprocket (Voice)
1985
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story(voice)
1985
Fraggles Look For JobsWembley (voice)
1986
LabyrinthThe Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice)
1986
The Christmas ToyMew the Toy Mouse (voice)
1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsLips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle (voice)
1986
The Tale of the Bunny PicnicBean Bunny (voice)
1986
A Muppet Family ChristmasTurkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
1987
Down at Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Self (voice)
1987
Dog CityMad Dog / Mac (voice)
1989
The Song of the Cloud ForestWilf (voice)
1989
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
The Earth Day SpecialMuppets (voice)
1990
The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldBean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Frog (voice)
1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice)
1990HG
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Kermit the Frog
1992
The Muppet Christmas CarolKermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
1992
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Ernie(voice)
1993
Muppet Classic TheaterKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice)
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Ernie (archive footage)
1994
The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage)
1994
Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeKermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)
1995
Muppets on WheelsKermit The Frog
1995
Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That FlyKermit the Frog
1996
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice)
1996
Muppet Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasKermit the Frog (voice)
1996
Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeErnie (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet TimeErnie (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
1998
The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetKermit the Frog (voice)
1998
CinderElmoErnie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)
1999
Muppets from SpaceKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandErnie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)
1999
The Very Best of the Muppet ShowLips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
1999
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
1999
An Audience with Kylie MinogueKermit the Frog (voice)
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Additional Muppet Performer
2001
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Rizzo / Billy Boy / Penguin / Additional Muppets
2001
I Love MuppetsKermit the Frog (voice)
2002
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
2002
Kermit's Swamp YearsKermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayErnie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseErnie (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Additional Muppet Performer
2002
There's Only One Paul McCartneyKermit the frog (voice)
2002
Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'Kermit the Frog
2002
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Ernie
2003
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesKermit the Frog
2004
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverErnie (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!Ernie (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Ernie
2004
The Nick and Jessica Variety HourKermit the Frog (voice)
2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Kermit the Frog / Statler ("Keep Fishin")
2004
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares AwayWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
2005
The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young WeirdoKermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler
2005
The Muppets' Wizard of OzScarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker
2005
A Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
2006
Best Ever Muppet MomentsSelf
2006
Elmo's Christmas CountdownErnie (voice)
2007
Journey Through the LabyrinthThanks
2007
Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumKermit the Frog (voice)
2007
Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'Thanks
2007
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Beaker (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandErnie as Tweedle Dum (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Count on SportsErnie
2008
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer VacationErnie (voice)
2008
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice)
2008
The Muppets: Ode to JoyBeaker
2008
Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoErnie (voice)
2009
Sesame Street: Being GreenErnie (voice)
2009
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About FacesErnie (voice)
2009
The Muppets: Ringing of the BellsBeaker
2009
Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresErnie
2010
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldErnie
2010
Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeKermit the Frog / Statler (voice)
2011
The MuppetsKermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersErnie(voice)
2012
The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaKermit the Frog / Statler (voice)
2012
The Secret Policeman's BallStatler (voice)
2012
Food Fight! | MuppisodeBeaker
2013
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday SpectacularKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Lips (voice)
2013
Robbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumKermit the Frog / Statler
2013
Muppets Most WantedKermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
2014
Rizzo's Biggest FanRizzo Fan/Rizzo
2014
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticErnie (voice) / Kermit (voice) / Rizzo (voice) / others (voice)
2022
Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
2024Television
Saturday Night LiveKermit the Frog (voice) (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveKermit the Frog / Statler (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
The Muppet ShowAdditional Muppets (voice) · 48 eps
1976
An Audience with...Kermit the Frog · 1 eps
1978
Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Mermer Merggle / Crusty Doozer / Venerable Sage Hambo / Murray the Minstrel / Flange Doozer / Sir Blunderbrain / Club Member #3 (voice) · 96 eps
1983
The Cosby ShowScallions (voice) · 1 eps
1984
The Jim Henson HourSelf / Various · 12 eps
1989
DinosaursWoody (voice) · 1 eps
1991DinosaursMr. Mason Dixon (voice) · 1 eps
1991DinosaursSonny (voice) · 1 eps
1991
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 eps
1992
Late Night with Conan O'BrienKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
1993
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake65 eps
1994
Muppets TonightKermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants · 34 eps
1996
Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist · 5 eps
1998
Sesame Unpaved67 eps
1999
Sesame Street: Play with Me SesameErnie · 26 eps
2002
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Kermit the Frog (voice) · 5 eps
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
2003TT
The Tony Danza ShowKermit the Frog (voice) · 4 eps
2004
Statler and Waldorf: From the BalconyStatler (Episode 1-8) · 35 eps
2005
30 RockKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
2006
I Love the '70s: Volume 2Self · 1 eps
2006DN
Dave Navarro's Spread1 eps
2007
Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresErnie · 10 eps
2008Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresTheme Song Performance
2008
Studio DC: Almost LiveKermit / Beaker / Rizzo / Statler / Bean Bunny / Foo-Foo (voice) · 2 eps
2008TG
The Great Debate6 eps
2009
Good Luck CharlieKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
2010
The Jonathan Ross ShowKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
2011
Muppet MomentsKermit the Frog · 41 eps
2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertKermit the Frog (voice) · 1 eps
2015
The MuppetsKermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice) · 16 eps
2015
The George Lucas Talk Show: LiveSelf · 1 eps
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