Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

  • PG
  • 01/23/2011 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

Overview

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Constance Marks

Director

Philip Shane

Writer

Justin Weinstein

Writer

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz's headshot

Frank Oz

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Kevin Clash's headshot

Kevin Clash

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Bill Barretta's headshot

Bill Barretta

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Fran Brill's headshot

Fran Brill

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Joan Ganz Cooney's headshot

Joan Ganz Cooney

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Arsenio Hall's headshot

Arsenio Hall

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Hugh Jackman's headshot

Hugh Jackman

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