Biography
Matt Vogel is an American puppeteer, actor and director. He was born on 6 October 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas, and holds a BFA in Theatre from Webster University. He began working with the Jim Henson Company in the mid-1990s and joined the Sesame Street puppeteering team in 1996.
Vogel became a principal performer with the Muppets in 2008, taking over many characters originated by Jerry Nelson. His film credits include multiple roles in The Muppets (2011), Muppets Most Wanted (2014) and Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021). He has performed Kermit the Frog since 2017 and Big Bird since 2018.
On Sesame Street he performs Big Bird, Count von Count and other characters, and has directed episodes, earning multiple Emmy Awards. He has also appeared in television series including 30 Rock and voiced Wilkins in Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016).
