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Steve Whitmire

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Steve Whitmire

Born September 24, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia81 films

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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.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol posterFirst watchThe Muppet Christmas Carol19927.4as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas…View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Labyrinth poster7.3Labyrinth1986The Dark Crystal poster7.2The Dark Crystal1982The Muppets poster6.7The Muppets2011The Muppet Movie poster7.2The Muppet Movie1979Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium poster6.3Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium2007Muppets Most Wanted poster6.3Muppets Most Wanted2014Muppet Treasure Island poster6.7Muppet Treasure Island1996The Great Muppet Caper poster6.9The Great Muppet Caper1981

Filmography

81 films as actor
  1. 2022Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticErnie (voice) / Kermit (voice) / Rizzo (voice) / others (voice)
  2. 2014Muppets Most WantedKermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
  3. 2013Robbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumKermit the Frog / Statler
  4. 2013Food Fight! | MuppisodeBeaker
  5. 2013Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday SpectacularKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Lips (voice)
  6. 2012The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaKermit the Frog / Statler (voice)
  7. 2012Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersErnie(voice)
  8. 2012The Secret Policeman's BallStatler (voice)
  9. 2011The MuppetsKermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
  10. 2010Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresErnie
  11. 2010Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldErnie
  12. 2009The Muppets: Ringing of the BellsBeaker
  13. 2009Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About FacesErnie (voice)
  14. 2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoErnie (voice)
  15. 2009Sesame Street: Being GreenErnie (voice)
  16. 2008A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Beaker (voice)
  17. 2008Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandErnie as Tweedle Dum (voice)
  18. 2008The Muppets: Ode to JoyBeaker
  19. 2008Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer VacationErnie (voice)
  20. 2008The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveKermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice)
  21. 2008Sesame Street: Count on SportsErnie
  22. 2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownErnie (voice)
  23. 2007Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumKermit the Frog (voice)
  24. 2005The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young WeirdoKermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler
  25. 2005The Muppets' Wizard of OzScarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker
  26. 2005Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares AwayWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
  27. 2004Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverErnie (voice)
  28. 2004The Nick and Jessica Variety HourKermit the Frog (voice)
  29. 2004Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!Ernie (voice)
  30. 2004Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Ernie
  31. 2003Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Ernie
  32. 2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
  33. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseErnie (voice)
  34. 2002Kermit's Swamp YearsKermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice)
  35. 2002Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayErnie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice)
  36. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Additional Muppet Performer
  37. 2002I Love MuppetsKermit the Frog (voice)
  38. 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Additional Muppet Performer
  39. 2001An Audience with Kylie MinogueKermit the Frog (voice)
  40. 2001The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Rizzo / Billy Boy / Penguin / Additional Muppets
  41. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandErnie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)
  42. 1999Muppets from SpaceKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
  43. 1999The Very Best of the Muppet ShowLips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
  44. 1999The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
  45. 1999CinderElmoErnie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)
  46. 1998The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetKermit the Frog (voice)
  47. 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
  48. 1997Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeErnie (voice)
  49. 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeErnie (voice)
  50. 1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasKermit the Frog (voice)
  51. 1996Muppet Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
  52. 1996Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure IslandKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice)
  53. 1996Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That FlyKermit the Frog
  54. 1995Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeKermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)
  55. 1995Muppets on WheelsKermit The Frog
  56. 1994Muppet Classic TheaterKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice)
  57. 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Ernie(voice)
  58. 1993Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
  59. 1992Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Kermit the Frog
  60. 1992The Muppet Christmas CarolKermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
  61. 1990The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldBean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Frog (voice)
  62. 1989The Song of the Cloud ForestWilf (voice)
  63. 1989Dog CityMad Dog / Mac (voice)
  64. 1987A Muppet Family ChristmasTurkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
  65. 1986The Christmas ToyMew the Toy Mouse (voice)
  66. 1986LabyrinthThe Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice)
  67. 1986Fraggles Look For JobsWembley (voice)
  68. 1986The Tale of the Bunny PicnicBean Bunny (voice)
  69. 1985DreamchildMock Turtle/Caterpillar
  70. 1985Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story(voice)
  71. 1985Fraggle Rock: Scared SillyWembley Fraggle / Sprocket (Voice)
  72. 1984The Bells of Fraggle RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
  73. 1984The Muppets Take ManhattanRizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
  74. 1983Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsRizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice)
  75. 1983Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockWembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
  76. 1982The Dark CrystalScientist (voice)
  77. 1982The Fantastic Miss Piggy ShowRizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)
  78. 1981The Great Muppet CaperRizzo the Rat / Lips / Bellhop Rat / Monster / Singing Food / Zeke (voice)
  79. 1981The Muppets Go to the MoviesRizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
  80. 1979John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherAdditional Muppet Performer
  81. 1979The Muppet MovieFletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice)