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name: "David Rudman"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/david-rudman"
fi1m_id: "david-rudman"
imdb_id: "nm0748843"
tmdb_id: 192632
wikidata_id: "Q2469960"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "1 June 1964"
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# David Rudman

## Identity

David Rudman

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/david-rudman
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** david-rudman
- **IMDb ID:** nm0748843
- **TMDB ID:** 192632
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2469960
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rudman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2469960, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748843/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/192632

Actor. Born 1 June 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 1 June 1964, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rudman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2469960, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748843/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/192632

## Streaming the US now

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## Biography

David Rudman is an American puppeteer, voice actor, writer, director and producer. He has performed on *Sesame Street* since 1985, taking the role of Cookie Monster in 2001 and also performing Baby Bear and the right head of the Two-Headed Monster. He succeeded several characters originated by Richard Hunt on *The Muppets*, including Scooter, Janice, Beaker and Wayne.

Rudman performed Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy and Wayne in the 2011 film *The Muppets* and has appeared in other Muppet productions including *Muppets Most Wanted* (2014). He has received multiple Emmy nominations for his work on *Sesame Street* and is co-founder of the production studio Spiffy Pictures.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, muppet.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *The Muppets* (2011), Fi1m 80, as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-muppets.md)

## Complete filmography (111)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Muppet Show* (2026), as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
- *Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas* (2025), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School* (2024), as Cookie Monster
- *Bluey Book Reads* (2024), series, as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *The Muppets Mayhem* (2023), series, as Janice (voice)
- *Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular* (2023), as Cookie Monster
- *Sesame Street: The Nutcracker* (2022), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic* (2022), as Baby Bear (voice)
- *Mecha Builders* (2022), series, as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together* (2021), as Cookie Monster
- *Dear Earth* (2021), as Janice (voice)
- *Muppets Haunted Mansion* (2021), as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
- *Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy* (2021), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Donkey Hodie* (2021), series, as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice) · Creator
- *The Monster at the End of This Story* (2020), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Muppets Now* (2020), series, as Scooter (voice)
- *The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II* (2020), as The Muppets Puppeteer
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate* (2020), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration* (2019), as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
- *When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special* (2018), as Cookie Monster
- *The Muppets Take The O2* (2018), as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
- *Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase* (2017), as Cookie Monster
- *Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas* (2016), as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
- *Nature Cat* (2015), series, Creator
- *Keep Christmas With You* (2015), as Cookie Monster
- *The Muppets* (2015), series, as Scooter / Janice (voice), Janice / Scooter (voice), Janice / Scooter / Satay (voice)
- *The Furchester Hotel* (2014), series, as Cookie Monster (Voice), Commercial Announcer (voice)
- *Muppets Most Wanted* (2014), as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
- *Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special* (2013), as Cookie Monster
- *Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular* (2013), as Scooter, Janice (voice)
- *Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map* (2013), Director
- *The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala* (2012), as Scooter (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars* (2012), Actor
- *The Muppets* (2011), as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-muppets.md)
- *Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures* (2011), Actor
- *Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World* (2010), as Baby Bear, Cookie Monster
- *Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales* (2009), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo* (2009), as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Being Green* (2009), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa* (2008), as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland* (2008), as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
- *Studio DC: Almost Live* (2008), series, as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
- *The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live* (2008), as Scooter / Janice (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites* (2008), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Love the Earth!* (2008), as Baby Bear
- *Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games* (2008), Actor
- *Elmo's Christmas Countdown* (2007), as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Rainbow Buddies* (2006), series, Creator
- *A Sesame Street Christmas Carol* (2006), as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time* (2006), as Baby Bear (voice)
- *Jack's Big Music Show* (2005), series, as Jack (voice) · Creator
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!* (2005), Actor
- *The Backyardigans* (2004), series, as Jack
- *Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover* (2004), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!* (2004), as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster / Sheep (voice)
- *Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?* (2004), as Cookie Monster
- *Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites* (2004), as Cookie's Friend (voice)
- *Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)* (2003), as Baby Bear
- *Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby* (2003), as Baby Bear (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!* (2003), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs* (2003), as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!* (2002), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse* (2002), as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play* (2002), as Cookie Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!* (2002), as Hardart / Cookie Monster
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!* (2001), as Baby Bear
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2* (2001), as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf* (2001), as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!* (2000), as Baby Bear
- *The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland* (1999), as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
- *The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play* (1999), as green Grouch/Howard
- *CinderElmo* (1999), as Baby Bear (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!* (1998), as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
- *Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game* (1998), as Letter U (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Fiesta!* (1997), as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!* (1997), as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
- *Sesame Street: Quiet Time* (1997), as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies* (1997), as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth* (1997), as Official #2
- *Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas* (1996), as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
- *Aliens in the Family* (1996), series, as Bobut (body, voice)
- *Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet* (1996), as Baby Bear (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmocize* (1996), as Twisted Sister (voice)
- *Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree* (1995), as Ned Mouse (voice)
- *Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green* (1994), as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
- *Sesame Street Stays Up Late!* (1993), as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)
- *Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration* (1993), as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
- *Muppet Know How* (1993), as Big Head (voice)
- *Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs* (1993), Actor
- *Muppet Breakout* (1993), as Gimley (voice)
- *The Muppet Christmas Carol* (1992), as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
- *Dog City* (1992), series, as Bowser (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals* (1991), as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
- *The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson* (1990), as Additional Muppet Performer
- *Jim Henson's Memorial Service* (1990), Actor
- *The Muppets at Walt Disney World* (1990), as Frog (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!* (1990), as (archive footage) (voice)
- *The Earth Day Special* (1990), as Lizard (voice)
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (1990), as Donatello
- *Sesame Street: Monster Hits!* (1990), as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
- *The Song of the Cloud Forest* (1989), as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie* (1988), as Muppet Performer
- *Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director* (1988), as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
- *Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear* (1988), Actor
- *Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along* (1988), as Farmer Lear (voice)
- *A Muppet Family Christmas* (1987), as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
- *The Tale of the Bunny Picnic* (1986), as Snort / Snail (voice)
- *The Cosby Show* (1984), series, as Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
- *The Muppets Take Manhattan* (1984), as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- *Sesame Street* (1969), series, as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster, Two-Headed Monster
- *Shadows Over Sesame Street*, series, as Cookie Monster

## Gallery

- ![David Rudman](https://film.one/media/person/4163512/gallery-4121289d28d1.jpg) David Rudman — Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/David_Rudman_Cookie_Monster_puppeteer_at_SXSW_2015_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![David Rudman, Cookie Monster puppeteer at SXSW 2015](https://film.one/media/person/4163512/gallery-c94846624c36.jpg) David Rudman, Cookie Monster puppeteer at SXSW 2015 — Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/62/David_Rudman_Cookie_Monster_puppeteer_at_SXSW_2015.jpg/1280px-David_Rudman_Cookie_Monster_puppeteer_at_SXSW_2015.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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