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name: "Martin P. Robinson"
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born: "9 March 1954"
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# Martin P. Robinson

## Identity

Martin P. Robinson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/martin-p-robinson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** martin-p-robinson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0732896
- **TMDB ID:** 226789
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2648580
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_P._Robinson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2648580, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0732896/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/226789

Actor. Born 9 March 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 9 March 1954, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- **Active:** 1984–1990
- **Also known as:** Marty Robinson, Martin Robinson
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_P._Robinson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2648580, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0732896/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/226789

## Biography

Martin P. Robinson is an American puppeteer. He has performed on *Sesame Street* since 1981, taking on characters including Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Slimey the Worm and Irvine.

Robinson trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His other credits include additional Muppet performer roles in *The Muppets Take Manhattan* (1984) and *Follow That Bird* (1985), puppeteer on *Spitting Image* (1984), and animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (1990). He has also contributed to international co-productions and training for Sesame Workshop projects.

He married writer Annie Evans in 2008.

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

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (1990), Fi1m 71, as Leonardo — [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md)

## Complete filmography (92)

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- *The Muppet Show* (2026), as Supporting Muppet Performer
- *Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School* (2024), as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
- *Oscar's Handmade Halloween* (2023), as Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
- *Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular* (2023), as Telly Monster
- *Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic* (2022), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Law & Order: Organized Crime* (2021), series, as Octopus Puppeteer #1
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate* (2020), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Helpsters* (2019), series, as Mr. Primm (voice)
- *When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special* (2018), Actor
- *Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas* (2016), as Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
- *The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl* (2015), Director
- *Sesame Street: M is for Mystery* (2014), as Telly
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers* (2012), as Fluffy
- *Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars* (2012), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure* (2011), as Telly (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures* (2011), Actor
- *Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World* (2010), as Telly Monster
- *Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales* (2009), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo* (2009), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Being Green* (2009), as Telly (voice)
- *A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa* (2008), as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland* (2008), as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation* (2008), as Slimey
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites* (2008), Actor
- *Elmo's Christmas Countdown* (2007), as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs* (2007), as Telly
- *A Sesame Street Christmas Carol* (2006), as Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
- *Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!* (2005), as Snuffy (voice)
- *Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure* (2004), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!* (2004), as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey (voice)
- *Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?* (2004), as Additional Muppet Performer
- *Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites* (2004), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke* (2003), as Telly
- *Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby* (2003), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)* (2003), as Book/Snuffy
- *Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost* (2003), as Snuffy / Telly (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!* (2003), as Snuffy (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs* (2003), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!* (2002), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!* (2002), as Slimey / Book
- *Elmo's World: Family Feature* (2002), as Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!* (2001), as Mr. Snuffleupagus
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2* (2001), as Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf* (2001), as Telly (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!* (2000), as Snuffy
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!* (2000), as Slimey
- *Sesame Street: Let's Make Music* (2000), as Telly
- *Sesame Street: Elmo's World* (2000), as Picture Book / Dragon ("Books" segment)
- *The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland* (1999), as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
- *The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play* (1999), as grey Grouch/purple Pestie
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs* (1999), as Telly / Snuffy (voice)
- *Sesame Unpaved* (1999), series, Actor
- *CinderElmo* (1999), as Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!* (1998), as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
- *Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game* (1998), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game* (1998), as Telly
- *Sesame Street: Fiesta!* (1997), as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!* (1997), as Telly
- *Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies* (1997), as Telly Monster / Monty (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Quiet Time* (1997), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth* (1997), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas* (1996), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss* (1996), series, Actor
- *Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island* (1996), as Shark / Big Snort (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Elmocize* (1996), as Monty (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Imagine That!* (1996), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Allegra's Window* (1994), series, Actor
- *Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!* (1994), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo* (1994), as Announcer/Telly Monster/Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
- *Sesame Street Stays Up Late!* (1993), as Telly Monster/Mrs. Grouch/Mr. Snuffleupagus(voice)
- *Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration* (1993), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!* (1993), as Telly Monster
- *Getting Ready to Read* (1992), as Old MacDougal / Rocky (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals* (1991), as Buster the Horse / Sheep / Fish (voice)
- *The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson* (1990), as Additional Muppet Performer
- *Jim Henson's Memorial Service* (1990), Actor
- *Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!* (1990), as Dinger (archive footage)
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (1990), as Leonardo — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md)
- *Sesame Street: Monster Hits!* (1990), as Herry's Father (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie* (1988), as Telly Monster / Manolo (voice)
- *Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along* (1988), as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Learning About Letters* (1986), as Snuffy/Telly Monster/Buster the Horse/Irvine the Grouch (voice)
- *The Tale of the Bunny Picnic* (1986), as Farmer (voice)
- *Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers* (1986), as Honker
- *Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories* (1986), as Telly Monster / Snuffy / Buster the Horse (voice)
- *Follow That Bird* (1985), as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster / Board of Birds / Grouch Diner Patron (voice)
- *The Muppets Take Manhattan* (1984), as Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
- *Spitting Image* (1984), series, Actor
- *Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art* (1983), as Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
- *Big Bird in China* (1983), as Telly Monster (voice)
- *Sesame Street* (1969), series, as Telly Monster / Aloysius Snuffleupagus / Irvine / Slimey (voice), Irvine
- *Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party*, as Mugger / Telly

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