David Rudman

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​ 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.

Most Popular David Rudman Trailers

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The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala Trailer (2012)

24 December 2012

The Muppets take part in a "Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala" at Just For Laughs 2012 in Montreal from July 10 -29th.

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas Trailer (2016)

25 November 2016

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

Keep Christmas With You Trailer (2015)

16 October 2015

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney movie Frozen) in a celebration of the spirit of Christmas.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trailer (1990)

30 March 1990

A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in ninjitsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.

The Muppets Trailer (2011)

23 November 2011

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase Trailer (2017)

11 November 2017

A playful bird snatches Abby's magic wand during a hot-air balloon ride leaving Elmo, Abby and friends on a colorful adventure.

The World of Jim Henson Trailer (1994)

23 November 1994

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse Trailer (2002)

03 September 2002

Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr.

The Muppet Show Trailer (2026)

03 February 2026

Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer (1992)

11 December 1992

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Trailer (1993)

29 December 1993

It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.

Muppets Most Wanted Trailer (2014)

20 March 2014

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

Elmo's Christmas Countdown Trailer (2007)

23 December 2007

There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new friend Stiller the Elf are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer.

CinderElmo Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella.

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! Trailer (1997)

08 July 1997

Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun.

Sesame Street: Elmocize Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

When Monty stops by Elmo's Exercise Camp to do a report, he ends up joining Elmo, Rosita, and Tarah in the fitness fun.

Dear Earth Trailer (2021)

23 October 2021

An epic global celebration of our planet and what we need to do to reverse climate change. Sprinkled with musical performances, Dear Earth also contains well-known climate activists, creators, and celebs who will all share ways to make our lives more sustainable.

The Earth Day Special Trailer (1990)

22 April 1990

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990.

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Trailer (1998)

20 February 1998

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie.

Jim Henson Idea Man Trailer (2024)

18 May 2024

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Trailer (2008)

17 December 2008

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole.

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Trailer (1999)

01 October 1999

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.

Sesame Street: Fiesta! Trailer (1997)

01 December 1997

The loveable Sesame Street characters congregate on FIESTA! to sing some of their favorite songs. As always a few humans are along for the ride as well, and this time around Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz help out with some vocal melodies.

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

After working hard, Grover has finally gotten a job as a waiter at the hot restaurant in town, Planet Storybook.

The Muppets Take Manhattan Trailer (1984)

27 June 1984

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig.

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover Trailer (2004)

31 August 2004

He's furry, he's blue, and he's everyone's adorable, old pal, Grover, in his very own special! Come to the Flyers' Club Roost where everyone on Sesame Street has gathered to celebrate the many sides of Grover.

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate Trailer (2020)

14 April 2020

Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challenging times.

Sesame Street: Quiet Time Trailer (1997)

01 April 1997

Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time.

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Trailer (1993)

29 October 1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video as Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes. The special was a companion to the prime-time network special, Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 Trailer (2001)

09 October 2001

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals in the second volume of Kids' Favorite Songs, as Elmo travels up and down Sesame Street asking kids to sing their favorite songs! Snuffy, Baby Bear and Zoe help the kids sing and act out nursery rhymes, lullabies and just plain silly songs.

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs Trailer (1993)

21 May 1993

Billy Bunny sings his way across the forest where he runs across a swamp full of frogs, a cave filled with rapping bears, and a singing porcupine.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies Trailer (1997)

01 April 1997

In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street.

Muppets Haunted Mansion Trailer (2021)

08 October 2021

Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map Trailer (2013)

21 July 2013

When Shaggy and Scooby find a mysterious pirate's treasure map in their triple-extra-large Scooby snack pizza, the whole Mystery Inc.

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director Trailer (1988)

15 June 1988

In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio from going bankrupt.

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear Trailer (1988)

01 June 1988

Fozzie Bear teaches the viewers -- as well as his young friends P.J. and Kai-Lee -- to tell funny jokes and perform impressions and magic tricks.

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Trailer (1990)

21 November 1990

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

A Muppet Family Christmas Trailer (1987)

16 December 1987

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.

Sesame Street: Being Green Trailer (2009)

07 April 2009

Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr.

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play Trailer (2002)

31 May 2002

Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars.

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo Trailer (2009)

01 June 2009

It's bedtime on Sesame Street! Just like all little kids, Elmo and Abby would rather make funny facep

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time Trailer (2006)

22 August 2006

Join Elmo as he reminisces about his potty training journey and guides viewers as they embark on theirs.

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular Trailer (2013)

29 November 2013

A Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from her album “ARTPOP” alongside the Muppets and some very special guests.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Trailer (1990)

30 April 1990

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever.

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas Trailer (1996)

24 December 1996

Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas!

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland Trailer (2008)

06 September 2008

Follow Abby and Elmo down the rabbit hole in this enchanting re-imagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Trailer (1995)

06 December 1995

A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate.

The Muppets Take The O2 Trailer (2018)

13 July 2018

The Muppets Take the O2 is a live stage show starring the Muppets performed at the O2 Arena in London in July 2018.

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play Trailer (1999)

07 September 1999

Elmo's back in Grouchland to sing some of his favorite songs with his new friend Grizzy. There's just one problem - Grouches aren't supposed to cooperate, so Grizzy won't sing along!

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas Trailer (2025)

08 December 2025

Elmo and his Sesame Street friends work with former NASA engineer turned YouTube star Mark Rober to make special presents for a Merry Giftmas exchange.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special Trailer (2013)

18 December 2013

Crooning in the holidays. The international star returns for his third annual Christmas special.

The Muppets at Walt Disney World Trailer (1990)

06 May 1990

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World.

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker Trailer (2022)

01 December 2022

Featuring new music inspired by holiday classic The Nutcracker, this animated special follows Elmo’s fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy, along with his puppy Tango – who can speak for the first time!

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy Trailer (2021)

05 August 2021

An upcoming animated Sesame Street special premiering on HBO Max on August 5, 2021. The special serves as an introduction to Tango, Elmo's new pet puppy.

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Trailer (1988)

05 October 1988

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments.

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration Trailer (2019)

09 November 2019

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love.

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet Trailer (1996)

06 February 1996

Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II Trailer (2020)

10 May 2020

Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.