As of August 2026, David Rudman is best known for Sesame Street and The Muppets. Find every show and movie David Rudman has starred in — and where to watch them — below.
David Rudman

David Rudman

Actor Born 1964 Chicago, Illinois, USA 5 TV Shows 8 Movies

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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.

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David Rudman's screen work to date leans strongly toward Comedy and Family, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

David Rudman's most notable role to date came in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), where he played Donatello. He also appeared in The Muppets (2011) as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice). Most recently appeared in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice).

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📺 David Rudman's TV Shows

Sesame Street
Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster
1969
The Muppets
Scooter / Janice (voice)
2015
The Muppets Mayhem
Janice (voice)
2023
Dog City
Bowser (voice)
1992
Muppets Now
Scooter (voice)
2020

🎬 David Rudman's Movies

The Muppets
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
2011
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Donatello
1990
The Muppet Show
Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
2026
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
1992
Muppets Most Wanted
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
2014
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
1984
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
2021
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
1999

📝 Created / Written by David Rudman

Nature Cat
Creator
2015
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Director
2013

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