Steve Whitmire
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Sep 24, 1959 (67 years old)
Place of Birth
Atlanta, Georgia
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Known For
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticErnie (voice) / Kermit (voice) / Rizzo (voice) / others (voice) | |
| 2015 | The MuppetsKermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice) | |
| 2015 | Muppet MomentsKermit the Frog | |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen ColbertKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2014 | Muppets Most WantedKermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) | |
| 2013 | Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday SpectacularKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Lips (voice) | |
| 2013 | Food Fight! | MuppisodeBeaker | |
| 2013 | Robbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumKermit the Frog / Statler | |
| 2012 | The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaKermit the Frog / Statler (voice) | |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's BallStatler (voice) | |
| 2012 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersErnie(voice) | |
| 2011 | The MuppetsKermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice) | |
| 2011 | Disney Parks Christmas Day ParadeKermit the Frog - Statler (voice) | |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross ShowKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2010 | Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresErnie | |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldErnie | |
| 2010 | Good Luck CharlieKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Being GreenErnie (voice) | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoErnie (voice) | |
| 2009 | The Muppets: Ringing of the BellsBeaker | |
| 2009 | The Great Debate | |
| 2008 | 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 | The Muppets: Ode to JoyBeaker | |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice) | |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!Beaker | |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Count on SportsErnie | |
| 2008 | Studio DC: Almost LiveKermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Foo-Foo | |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresErnie | |
| 2007 | Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2007 | Elmo's Christmas CountdownErnie (voice) | |
| 2007 | Dave Navarro's Spread | |
| 2006 | Best Ever Muppet MomentsSelf | |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | I Love the '70s: Volume 2Self | |
| 2006 | 30 RockKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2005 | Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares AwayWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice) | |
| 2005 | The Muppets' Wizard of OzScarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker | |
| 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 | Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverErnie (voice) | |
| 2004 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesKermit the Frog | |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Ernie | |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza ShowKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2003 | Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Ernie | |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live!Kermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseErnie (voice) | |
| 2002 | Kermit's Swamp YearsKermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice) | |
| 2002 | Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'Kermit the Frog | |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice) | |
| 2002 | I Love MuppetsKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayErnie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice) | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Additional Muppet Performer | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Play with Me SesameErnie | |
| 2001 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Rizzo / Billy Boy / Penguin / Additional Muppets | |
| 2001 | An Audience with Kylie MinogueKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Additional Muppet Performer | |
| 1999 | Muppets from SpaceKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice) | |
| 1999 | CinderElmoErnie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (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 | Sesame Unpaved | |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice) | |
| 1998 | The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 1998 | Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Quiet TimeErnie (voice) | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeErnie (voice) | |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice) | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasKermit the Frog (voice) | |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice) | |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That FlyKermit the Frog | |
| 1996 | Muppets TonightKermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants | |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeKermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice) | |
| 1995 | Muppets on WheelsKermit The Frog | |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic TheaterKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice) | |
| 1994 | The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage) | |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Ernie (archive footage) | |
| 1994 | Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake | |
| 1993 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs | |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Ernie(voice) | |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas CarolKermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice) | |
| 1992 | Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Kermit the Frog | |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | |
| 1991 | DinosaursWoody (voice) | |
| 1991 | DinosaursMr. Mason Dixon (voice) | |
| 1991 | DinosaursSonny (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) | |
| 1990 | The Earth Day SpecialAdditional Muppets (voice) | |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | |
| 1989 | The Song of the Cloud ForestWilf (voice) | |
| 1989 | Dog City: The MovieMad Dog / Mac (voice) | |
| 1989 | The Jim Henson Hour | |
| 1987 | 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) | |
| 1986 | The Christmas ToyMew the Toy Mouse (voice) | |
| 1986 | LabyrinthThe Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (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 | Fraggles Look For JobsWembley (voice) | |
| 1985 | DreamchildMock Turtle/Caterpillar | |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story(voice) | |
| 1985 | Fraggle Rock: Scared SillyWembley Fraggle / Sprocket (Voice) | |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take ManhattanRizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice) | |
| 1984 | The Bells of Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice) | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowScallions (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 | Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice) | |
| 1983 | Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Mermer Merggle / Crusty Doozer / Venerable Sage Hambo / Murray the Minstrel / Flange Doozer / Sir Blunderbrain / Club Member #3 (voice) | |
| 1982 | The Fantastic Miss Piggy ShowRizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice) | |
| 1982 | The Dark CrystalScientist (voice) | |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & MenSelf | |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the MoviesRizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice) | |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet CaperRizzo the Rat / Lips (voice) | |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go HollywoodVarious Muppets | |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherAdditional Muppet Performer | |
| 1979 | The Muppet MovieFletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice) | |
| 1978 | An Audience with...Kermit the Frog | |
| 1976 | The Muppet ShowAdditional Muppets (voice) | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited) |
| 2007 | Journey Through the LabyrinthThanks | |
| 2007 | Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'Thanks |