1964-06-01 Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
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The Muppets Take The O2 | Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice) | 2018-07-13 | |
Nature Cat: The Return of Bad Dog Bart | Bad Dog Bart (voice) | 2018-01-01 | |
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special | Cookie Monster | 2018-11-11 | |
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase | Cookie Monster | 2017-11-11 | |
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas | Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice) | 2016-11-25 | |
Keep Christmas With You | Cookie Monster | 2015-10-16 | |
Muppets Most Wanted | Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice) | 2014-03-20 | |
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular | Scooter, Janice (voice) | 2013-11-29 | |
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala | Scooter (voice) | 2012-12-24 | |
The Muppets | Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice) | 2011-11-22 | |
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo | Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice) | 2009-06-01 | |
Sesame Street: Being Green | Cookie Monster (voice) | 2009-04-07 | |
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Sesame Street: Love the Earth! | Baby Bear | 2008-01-01 | |
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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa | Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice) | 2008-12-17 | |
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time | Baby Bear (voice) | 2006-08-22 | |
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover | Cookie Monster (voice) | 2004-08-31 | |
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites | 2004-01-27 | ||
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby | Baby Bear (voice) | 2003-08-05 | |
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic | Cookie Monster / Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (right) | 2003-04-26 | |
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs | Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer) | 2003-01-01 | |
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse | Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice) | 2002-09-03 | |
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Cookie Monster (voice) | 2002-05-31 | |
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 | Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice) | 2001-10-09 | |
CinderElmo | Baby Bear (voice) | 1999-01-01 | |
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice) | 1999-10-01 | |
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice) | 1998-02-20 | |
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game | Letter U (voice) | 1998-01-01 | |
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! | Baby Bear / Davey Monkey | 1997-07-08 | |
Sesame Street: Fiesta! | "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice) | 1997-12-01 | |
Sesame Street: Quiet Time | Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice) | 1997-04-01 | |
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies | Humphrey (voice) (archive footage) | 1997-04-01 | |
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Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet | Baby Bear (voice) | 1996-02-06 | |
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | Ned Mouse (voice) | 1995-12-06 | |
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green | Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage) | 1994-02-18 | |
The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | 1994-11-23 | |
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs | 1993-05-21 | ||
The Muppet Christmas Carol | Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice) | 1992-12-10 | |
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals | Chicago the Lion | 1991-01-01 | |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Donatello | 1990-03-30 | |
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! | Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice) | 1990-01-01 | |
The Earth Day Special | Lizard (voice) | 1990-04-22 | |
The Song of the Cloud Forest | Additional Voices | 1989-07-16 | |
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear | 1988-06-01 | ||
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along | Farmer Lear (voice) | 1988-06-01 | |
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special | Muppet Performer | 1988-10-05 | |
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director | Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice) | 1988-06-15 | |
A Muppet Family Christmas | Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice) | 1987-12-16 | |
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic | Snort / Snail (voice) | 1986-03-26 | |
The Muppets Take Manhattan | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | 1984-06-27 |