David Rudman
Jun 1, 1964 (62)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
49 Movies
14 Series
A career spanning 42+ years and 63+ titles makes David Rudman one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Donatello in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
62Age
49Movies
14Series
David Rudman
49 Movies
14 Series
A career spanning 42+ years and 63+ titles makes David Rudman one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Donatello in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
62
Age
49
Movies
14
Series
Movies
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
The Muppets
2011
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
CinderElmo
1999
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
TV Shows
Sesame Street
1969
The Furchester Hotel
2014
Mecha Builders
2022
Donkey Hodie
2021
Dog City
1992
Jack's Big Music Show
2005
The Muppets
2015
The Muppets Mayhem
2023
Aliens in the Family
1996
Muppets Now
2020
Studio DC: Almost Live
2008
The Cosby Show
1984
Bluey Book Reads
2024
The Backyardigans
2004
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Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
Cookie Monster
2024
Film
Bluey Book Reads
Cookie Monster (voice)
2025
TV
The Muppets Mayhem
Janice (voice)
2023
TV
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
Cookie Monster
2023
Film
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
Cookie Monster (voice)
2022
Film
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Baby Bear (voice)
2022
Film
Mecha Builders
Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
2022–
TV
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
Cookie Monster
2021
Film
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Cookie Monster (voice)
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Rudman and where are they from?
David Rudman is 62 years old, born on June 1, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Rudman?
David Rudman is best known for roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Muppets, The Muppet Christmas Carol.
How many movies has David Rudman been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), David Rudman has appeared in 85 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was David Rudman's first movie?
The career of David Rudman began with The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984).
What is David Rudman's most recent movie or series?
David Rudman's most recent release is The Muppet Show, which premiered on February 3, 2026.
What TV shows has David Rudman appeared in?
On television, David Rudman has appeared in The Cosby Show, The Colbert Report, Sesame Street, Jeopardy!.
David Rudman
1964-06-01 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.David Rudman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia