David Rudman

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Rudman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Jeopardy!

The Colbert Report

The Cosby Show

The Backyardigans

The Muppets Mayhem

The Muppets

All Movies (88)

• The Muppet Show2026 · as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
• Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas2025 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School2024 · as Cookie Monster
• Jim Henson Idea Man2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular2023 · as Cookie Monster
• Sesame Street: The Nutcracker2022 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic2022 · as Baby Bear (voice)
• Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together2021 · as Cookie Monster
• Dear Earth2021 · as Janice (voice)
• Muppets Haunted Mansion2021 · as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
• Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy2021 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• The Monster at the End of This Story2020 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II2020 · as The Muppets Puppeteer
• Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate2020 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration2019 · as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
• When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special2018 · as Cookie Monster
• The Muppets Take The O22018 · as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
• Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase2017 · as Cookie Monster
• Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas2016 · as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
• Keep Christmas With You2015 · as Cookie Monster
• Muppets Most Wanted2014 · as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
• Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special2013 · as Cookie Monster
• Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular2013 · as Scooter, Janice (voice)
• The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala2012 · as Scooter (voice)
• Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars2012
• The Muppets2011 · as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
• Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures2011
• Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World2010 · as Baby Bear, Cookie Monster
• Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales2009
• Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo2009 · as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
• Sesame Street: Being Green2009 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa2008 · as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
• Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland2008 · as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
• The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live2008 · as Scooter / Janice (voice)
• Sesame Street: Love the Earth!2008 · as Baby Bear
• Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games2008
• Elmo's Christmas Countdown2007 · as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
• A Sesame Street Christmas Carol2006 · as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
• Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time2006 · as Baby Bear (voice)
• Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!2005
• Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover2004 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?2004 · as Cookie Monster
• Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites2004 · as Cookie's Friend (voice)
• Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby2003 · as Baby Bear (voice)
• Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)2003 · as Baby Bear
• Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs2003 · as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
• Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse2002 · as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
• Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play2002 · 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 22001 · 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 Wolf2001 · as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
• The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
• The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play1999 · as green Grouch/Howard
• CinderElmo1999 · as Baby Bear (voice)
• Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998 · as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
• Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game1998 · 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 Time1997 · as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
• Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies1997 · as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
• Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth1997 · as Official #2
• Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas1996 · as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
• Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet1996 · as Baby Bear (voice)
• Sesame Street: Elmocize1996 · as Twisted Sister (voice)
• Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree1995 · as Ned Mouse (voice)
• The World of Jim Henson1994 · as Self (archive footage)
• Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green1994 · as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
• Sesame Street Stays Up Late!1993 · as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)
• Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration1993 · as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
• Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs1993
• The Muppet Christmas Carol1992 · as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
• Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals1991 · as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
• The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson1990 · as Additional Muppet Performer
• Jim Henson's Memorial Service1990
• The Muppets at Walt Disney World1990 · as Frog (voice)
• Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!1990 · as (archive footage) (voice)
• The Earth Day Special1990 · as Lizard (voice)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles1990 · as Donatello
• Sesame Street: Monster Hits!1990 · as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
• The Song of the Cloud Forest1989 · as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
• Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie1988 · as Muppet Performer
• Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director1988 · as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
• Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along1988 · as Farmer Lear (voice)
• Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear1988
• A Muppet Family Christmas1987 · as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
• The Tale of the Bunny Picnic1986 · as Snort / Snail (voice)
• The Muppets Take Manhattan1984 · as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

All TV Shows (22)

• Bluey Book Reads2024 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• The Muppets Mayhem2023 · as Janice (voice)
• Mecha Builders2022 · as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
• Donkey Hodie2021 · as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
• Muppets Now2020 · as Scooter (voice)
• The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo2020 · as Cookie Monster
• The Muppets2015 · as Scooter / Janice (voice)
• The Muppets2015 · as Janice / Scooter (voice)
• The Muppets2015 · as Janice / Scooter / Satay (voice)
• The Furchester Hotel2014 · as Cookie Monster (Voice)
• The Furchester Hotel2014 · as Commercial Announcer (voice)
• Studio DC: Almost Live2008 · as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
• The Colbert Report2005 · as Cookie Monster (uncredited)
• Jack's Big Music Show2005 · as Jack (voice)
• The Backyardigans2004 · as Jack
• Aliens in the Family1996 · as Bobut (body, voice)
• Dog City1992 · as Bowser (voice)
• The Cosby Show1984 · as Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
• Jeopardy!1984 · as Cookie Monster (voice)
• Sesame Street1969 · as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster
• Sesame Street1969 · as Two-Headed Monster
• Shadows Over Sesame Street— · as Cookie Monster