Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Acting

Born:
1959-09-24
Place of birth:
Atlanta, Georgia

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .

Known For

Filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024
Movie
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

7.02015
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.12015
TV
Muppet Moments

Muppet Moments

7.02015
TV
Rizzo's Biggest Fan

Rizzo's Biggest Fan

2014
Movie
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014
Movie
Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium

Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium

6.42013
Movie
Food Fight! | Muppisode

Food Fight! | Muppisode

2013
Movie
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

5.82013
Movie
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

5.82012
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012
Movie
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

7.62012
Movie
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

6.02011
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

6.72011
Movie
The Jonathan Ross Show

The Jonathan Ross Show

5.22011
TV
Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures

Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures

2010
Movie
Good Luck Charlie

Good Luck Charlie

7.92010
TV
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

2010
Movie
The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells

The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells

2009
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

6.02009
Movie
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

2009
TV
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009
Movie
Sesame Street: Being Green

Sesame Street: Being Green

2009
Movie
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

6.02008
Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures

Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures

2008
TV
Studio DC: Almost Live

Studio DC: Almost Live

8.02008
TV
The Muppets: Ode to Joy

The Muppets: Ode to Joy

10.02008
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

6.02008
Movie
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

8.02008
Movie
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008
Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

6.22007
Movie
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

6.32007
Movie
Dave Navarro's Spread

Dave Navarro's Spread

5.02007
TV
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

6.72006
Movie
30 Rock

30 Rock

7.52006
TV
I Love the '70s: Volume 2

I Love the '70s: Volume 2

2006
TV
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

6.02006
Movie
The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

2005
Movie
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

5.22005
Movie
Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

2005
TV
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005
Movie
The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

6.42004
TV
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004
Movie
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

8.32004
Movie
The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour

The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour

2004
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

7.62004
Movie
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

8.62004
Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004
Movie
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

5.52003
TV
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

2003
Movie
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5.32003
TV
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

6.12002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

10.02002
Movie
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

5.82002
Movie
Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

2002
Movie
There's Only One Paul McCartney

There's Only One Paul McCartney

8.02002
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

8.22002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002
Movie
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

5.52002
TV
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

6.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

6.02001
Movie
An Audience with Kylie Minogue

An Audience with Kylie Minogue

9.02001
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999
Movie
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

6.11999
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

7.01999
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

6.71999
Movie
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999
TV
CinderElmo

CinderElmo

6.31999
Movie
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

7.61998
TV
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

9.01998
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

6.11998
Movie
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me

Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me

9.51997
Movie
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

6.01997
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

6.01996
Movie
Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

7.51996
TV
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

6.71996
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

6.51996
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly

Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly

1996
Movie
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

6.21995
Movie
Muppets on Wheels

Muppets on Wheels

6.01995
Movie
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

7.41994
Movie
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

9.71994
TV
Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

7.01994
Movie
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

7.01994
Movie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

7.01993
Movie
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.31993
TV
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993
Movie
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

6.01992
Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

7.51992
Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

5.31992
TV
Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

7.81991
TV
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

6.81990
Movie
Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

10.01990
Movie
The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

6.61990
Movie
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

6.11990
Movie
The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

10.01989
Movie
Dog City

Dog City

8.11989
Movie
The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

9.01989
TV
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

6.91987
Movie
Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987
Movie
The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

6.81986
Movie
Labyrinth

Labyrinth

7.31986
Movie
Fraggles Look For Jobs

Fraggles Look For Jobs

1986
Movie
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

7.41986
Movie
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

6.11986
Movie
Dreamchild

Dreamchild

6.61985
Movie
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

6.81985
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

1985
Movie
The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

6.01984
Movie
The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

7.01984
TV
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

6.61984
Movie
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

6.71983
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

1983
Movie
Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock

7.41983
TV
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

6.71983
Movie
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

7.21982
Movie
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

8.21982
Movie
Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

6.81981
Movie
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

6.91981
Movie
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

7.01981
Movie
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

7.11979
Movie
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

7.21979
Movie
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

6.21979
Movie
An Audience with...

An Audience with...

5.31978
TV
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

8.01976
TV
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.91975
TV
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live

The George Lucas Talk Show: Live

TV