David Rudman
Born: 1964-06-01 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
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
Filmography
2026
- The Muppet Show as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
2025
- Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas as Cookie Monster (voice)
2024
- Bluey Book Reads as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)
- Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School as Cookie Monster
2023
- The Muppets Mayhem as Janice (voice)
- Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular as Cookie Monster
2022
- Mecha Builders as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Nutcracker as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as Baby Bear (voice)
2021
- Donkey Hodie as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
- Muppets Haunted Mansion as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
- Dear Earth as Janice (voice)
- Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together as Cookie Monster
2020
- The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo as Cookie Monster
- Muppets Now as Scooter (voice)
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as The Muppets Puppeteer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate as Cookie Monster (voice)
- The Monster at the End of This Story as Cookie Monster (voice)
2019
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
2018
- When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special as Cookie Monster
- The Muppets Take The O2 as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
2017
- Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase as Cookie Monster
2016
- Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
2015
- Nature Cat ... (Creator)
- The Muppets as Scooter / Janice (voice)
- Keep Christmas With You as Cookie Monster
2014
- The Furchester Hotel as Cookie Monster (Voice)
- Muppets Most Wanted as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
2013
- Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map ... (Director)
- Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as Scooter, Janice (voice)
- Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special as Cookie Monster
2012
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
- The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala as Scooter (voice)
2011
- The Muppets as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
- Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2010
- Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World as Baby Bear, Cookie Monster
2009
- Sesame Street: Being Green as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2008
- Studio DC: Almost Live as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
- The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as Scooter / Janice (voice)
- Sesame Street: Love the Earth! as Baby Bear
- Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
- Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2007
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
2006
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time as Baby Bear (voice)
- Rainbow Buddies ... (Creator)
2005
- The Colbert Report as Cookie Monster (uncredited)
- Jack's Big Music Show as Jack (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2004
- The Backyardigans as Jack
- Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites as Cookie's Friend (voice)
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as Cookie Monster
2003
- Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
- Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) as Baby Bear
- Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby as Baby Bear (voice)
2002
- Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
- Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Cookie Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! as Hardart / Cookie Monster
2001
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! as Baby Bear
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
1999
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as green Grouch/Howard
- CinderElmo as Baby Bear (voice)
1998
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game as Letter U (voice)
1997
- Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
- Sesame Street: Fiesta! as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth as Official #2
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
1996
- Aliens in the Family as Bobut (body, voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
- Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet as Baby Bear (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmocize as Twisted Sister (voice)
1995
- Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree as Ned Mouse (voice)
1994
- The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)
- Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
1993
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)
- Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1992
- Dog City as Bowser (voice)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
1991
- Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
1990
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Donatello
- The Earth Day Special as Lizard (voice)
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Additional Muppet Performer
- The Muppets at Walt Disney World as Frog (voice)
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! as (archive footage) (voice)
- Jim Henson's Memorial Service
- Sesame Street: Monster Hits! as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
1989
- The Song of the Cloud Forest as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
1988
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie as Muppet Performer
- Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along as Farmer Lear (voice)
- Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
- Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
1987
- A Muppet Family Christmas as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
1986
- The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as Snort / Snail (voice)
1984
- Jeopardy! as Cookie Monster (voice)
- The Cosby Show as Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
- The Muppets Take Manhattan as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
1969
- Sesame Street as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster