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
Personal Details
Movies (38)
The Muppet Show
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
2026
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2025
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
as Cookie Monster
2024
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
as Cookie Monster
2023
Sesame Street The Nutcracker
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2022
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Baby Bear (voice)
2022
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
as Cookie Monster
2021
Dear Earth
as Janice (voice)
2021
Muppets Haunted Mansion
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
2021
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2021
The Monster at the End of This Story
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as The Muppets Puppeteer
2020
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2020
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
2019
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
as Cookie Monster
2018
The Muppets Take The O2
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
2018
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
as Cookie Monster
2017
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
2016
Keep Christmas With You
as Cookie Monster
2015
Muppets Most Wanted
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
2014
Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special
as Cookie Monster
2013
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
as Scooter, Janice (voice)
2013
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Director (Directing)
2013
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
as Scooter (voice)
2012
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
The Muppets
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)
2009
Sesame Street: Being Green
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2009
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)
2008
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as Baby Bear
2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)
2007
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Baby Bear (voice)
2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
TV Shows (12)
Bluey Book Reads
as Cookie Monster (voice)
2024
The Muppets Mayhem
as Janice (voice)
2023
Mecha Builders
as Mecha Cookie Monster (voice)
2022
Donkey Hodie
as Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
2021
Muppets Now
as Scooter (voice)
2020
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
as Cookie Monster
2020
Nature Cat
Creator (Creator)
2015
The Muppets
as Scooter / Janice (voice)
2015
The Furchester Hotel
as Cookie Monster (Voice)
2014
Studio DC: Almost Live
as Scooter, Janice, Camilla the Turkey
2008
Rainbow Buddies
Creator (Creator)
2006
Jack's Big Music Show
as Jack (voice)
2005