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
Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Baby Bear (voice)
CinderElmo
Janice (voice)
Dear Earth
Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Cookie Monster
Keep Christmas With You
Scooter, Janice (voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted
Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Scooter (voice)
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Baby Bear
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Baby Bear / Davey Monkey
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Baby Bear (voice)
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Being Green
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
The Muppets
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Cookie's Friend (voice)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street The Nutcracker
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas
Donatello
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Farmer Lear (voice)
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Cookie Monster
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
Muppet Performer
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
The Muppets Take The O2
Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Snort / Snail (voice)
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Self (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson
Scooter / Janice (voice)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
The Muppets Puppeteer
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
"Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Twisted Sister (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Letter U (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Cookie Monster (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story
Cookie Monster (voice)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Lizard (voice)
The Earth Day Special
Ned Mouse (voice)
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Cookie Monster
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Cookie Monster
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Baby Bear
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
Frog (voice)
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Hardart / Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Additional Muppet Performer
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
green Grouch/Howard
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Official #2
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
75
Gender
Male
Birthday
1964-06-01
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As