David Rudman
Acting
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
Born: June 1, 1964
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder Company 26 of the FDNY where he gets to see the firetruck, try on a helmet, and learn about firefighters.
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
After working hard, Grover has finally gotten a job as a waiter at the hot restaurant in town, Planet Storybook. Now, he can help kids learn about healthy eating while he serves up some of the biggest names in nursery rhymes (such as Miss Muffet). Some of the fun food songs include "Cereal Girl" and "The Most Important Meal of the Day," as well as a special tune from Cookie Monster assuring kids that there is more to food than cookies.
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street. Telly loves all of them and he gives them 5 "Wows". Oscar, however, dislikes them and gives them 5 "Phooeys" (but ends up liking the last clip).
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.
Bluey Book Reads
Bluey Book Reads offers fans a new way to experience their favourite Bluey storybooks, combining off-screen narration from global talent with visuals from Bluey storybooks and live action shots.
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
Keep Christmas With You
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney movie Frozen) in a celebration of the spirit of Christmas. Fontana makes his entrance on this beautifully produced show in a hot air balloon surrounded by large toy airplanes that drop from the ceiling as the Choir opens with the number "The Candyman/Pocketful of Miracles." Other standout moments are a duet with the Count and the Choir's organist, Richard Elliott, to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a medley of songs from Sesame Street® as well as the popular "Keep Christmas With You," and hilarious hijinks and banter from the Muppets® from Sesame Street® throughout the show. This show is a world-class performance perfect for all ages as you celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Jack's Big Music Show
Jack takes a break everyday from his busy kid schedule to visit his favorite place in the world—his backyard clubhouse. Here he can do what he loves best—create and enjoy music, sing, dance and have a ball with his friend Mary, his faithful dog Mel and all of his neighborhood pals who stop by. Anything can happen in Jack’s clubhouse.
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars.
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.
Filmography
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Self (archive footage)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Janice (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Baby Bear (voice)
as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Janice (voice)
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Scooter (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as The Muppets Puppeteer
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Cookie Monster
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
as Janice / Scooter / Satay (voice)
as Janice / Scooter (voice)
as Cookie Monster (Voice)
as Commercial Announcer (voice)
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Scooter, Janice (voice)
as Scooter (voice)
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
as Baby Bear
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
as Baby Bear (voice)
as Jack (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Cookie Monster
as Cookie's Friend (voice)
as Baby Bear (voice)
as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Hardart / Cookie Monster
as Baby Bear
as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
as green Grouch/Howard
as Baby Bear (voice)
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
as Letter U (voice)
as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
as Official #2
as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
as Bobut (body, voice)
as Baby Bear (voice)
as Twisted Sister (voice)
as Ned Mouse (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)
as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
as Bowser (voice)
as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer
as Frog (voice)
as (archive footage) (voice)
as Lizard (voice)
as Donatello
as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
as Muppet Performer
as Farmer Lear (voice)
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
as Snort / Snail (voice)
as Sweetums / Boo Monster (voice)
as Cookie Monster (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
as Two-Headed Monster
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster