David Rudman
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jun 1, 1964 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Rudman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
| 2026 | The Muppet ShowScooter / Janice / Beaker (voice) | |
| 2025 | Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry GiftmasCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2024 | Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to SchoolCookie Monster | |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | Bluey Book ReadsCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2023 | Elmo's Mindfulness SpectacularCookie Monster | |
| 2023 | The Muppets MayhemJanice (voice) | |
| 2022 | Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticBaby Bear (voice) | |
| 2022 | Sesame Street: The NutcrackerCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2022 | Mecha BuildersMecha Cookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted MansionScooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost | |
| 2021 | Dear EarthJanice (voice) | |
| 2021 | Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a PuppyCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2021 | Sesame Street: See Us Coming TogetherCookie Monster | |
| 2021 | Donkey HodieBob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice) | |
| 2020 | Sesame Street: Elmo's PlaydateCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2020 | The Disney Family Singalong - Volume IIThe Muppets Puppeteer | |
| 2020 | The Monster at the End of This StoryCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2020 | The Not-Too-Late Show with ElmoCookie Monster | |
| 2020 | Muppets NowScooter (voice) | |
| 2019 | Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationBaby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice) | |
| 2018 | When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street SpecialCookie Monster | |
| 2018 | The Muppets Take The O2Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice) | |
| 2017 | Sesame Street: The Magical Wand ChaseCookie Monster | |
| 2016 | Once Upon a Sesame Street ChristmasCookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice) | |
| 2015 | Keep Christmas With YouCookie Monster | |
| 2015 | The MuppetsScooter / Janice (voice) | |
| 2015 | The MuppetsJanice / Scooter (voice) | |
| 2015 | The MuppetsJanice / Scooter / Satay (voice) | |
| 2014 | Muppets Most WantedScooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice) | |
| 2014 | The Furchester HotelCookie Monster (Voice) | |
| 2014 | The Furchester HotelCommercial Announcer (voice) | |
| 2013 | Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday SpectacularScooter, Janice (voice) | |
| 2013 | Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas SpecialCookie Monster | |
| 2012 | The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaScooter (voice) | |
| 2012 | Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars | |
| 2011 | The MuppetsScooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice) | |
| 2011 | Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures | |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldBaby Bear, Cookie Monster | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Being GreenCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoMartian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice) | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales | |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandCookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice) | |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Love the Earth!Baby Bear | |
| 2008 | A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaScooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice) | |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveScooter / Janice (voice) | |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games | |
| 2008 | Studio DC: Almost LiveScooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey | |
| 2007 | Elmo's Christmas CountdownBaby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2006 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimeBaby Bear (voice) | |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 2005 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise! | |
| 2005 | Jack's Big Music ShowJack (voice) | |
| 2005 | The Colbert ReportCookie Monster (uncredited) | |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best BitesCookie's Friend (voice) | |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Cookie Monster | |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New BabyBaby Bear (voice) | |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMilk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer) | |
| 2003 | Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Baby Bear | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseBaby Bear / Hero Guy (voice) | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayCookie Monster (voice) | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Hardart / Cookie Monster | |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice) | |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfBaby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice) | |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Baby Bear | |
| 1999 | CinderElmoBaby Bear (voice) | |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandBaby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice) | |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Playgreen Grouch/Howard | |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice) | |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle GameLetter U (voice) | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!Baby Bear / Davey Monkey | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Quiet TimeTop Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice) | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Fiesta!"Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice) | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the MoviesHumphrey (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the TruthOfficial #2 | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasBaby Bear / Humphrey (voice) | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: Do the AlphabetBaby Bear (voice) | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: ElmocizeTwisted Sister (voice) | |
| 1996 | Aliens in the FamilyBobut (body, voice) | |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeNed Mouse (voice) | |
| 1994 | Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being GreenFrog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 1994 | The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage) | |
| 1993 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs | |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationChicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice) | |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice) | |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas CarolRat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice) | |
| 1992 | Dog CityBowser (voice) | |
| 1991 | Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street AnimalsChicago the Lion / Duck (voice) | |
| 1990 | Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesDonatello | |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Monster Hits!Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice) | |
| 1990 | The Earth Day SpecialLizard (voice) | |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!(archive footage) (voice) | |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldFrog (voice) | |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonAdditional Muppet Performer | |
| 1989 | The Song of the Cloud ForestAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) | |
| 1988 | Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-AlongFarmer Lear (voice) | |
| 1988 | Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear | |
| 1988 | Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckieMuppet Performer | |
| 1988 | Muppet Studios Presents: You're the DirectorDr. Julius Strangepork (voice) | |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family ChristmasMiss Piggy's Photographer (voice) | |
| 1986 | The Tale of the Bunny PicnicSnort / Snail (voice) | |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take ManhattanAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowSweetums / Boo Monster (voice) | |
| 1984 | Jeopardy!Cookie Monster (voice) | |
| 1969 | Sesame StreetTwo-Headed Monster | |
| 1969 | Sesame StreetCookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster | |
| - | Shadows Over Sesame StreetCookie Monster |
| 2013 | Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery MapDirector |













