List of characters in Sesame Street

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The following is a list of recurring Muppet, animated, and human characters on Sesame Street.

Character name Performer name Type First appearance Last new appearance Description Notes
Jive, Billy JoBilly Jo Jive A 01978-11-27 November 27, 1978 01987-11-30 November 30, 1987 Cartoon crime-fighting youngster.
Tuesday, BillyBilly Tuesday Matalon, TaylorTaylor Matalon H 02004-04-24 April 24, 2004 02004 2004 Starred in the Jane Tuesday segments, from season 35.
, BobBob Thurman, JimJim Thurman A 01969-11-10 November 10, 1969 01973-11-19 November 19, 1973
, BookBook Robinson, MartyMarty Robinson M/A 01999-01-04 January 04, 1999 02005-09-08 September 08, 2005 Book has appeared in four episodes of Elmo's World.
, CecilleCecille Mariana, MicheleMichele Mariana A 01992-11-23 November 23, 1992 01995-12-06 December 06, 1995 Animated singing orange clay ball.
Clumsy, ChristopherChristopher Clumsy Thurman, JimJim Thurman A 01973-04-26 April 26, 1973 01987-11-18 November 18, 1987 Christopher debuted in the Sesame Street comic strip. Clumsy, yet intelligent animated lecturer.
, ComputerComputer A 02001-01-01 January 01, 2001 02008-11-03 November 03, 2008 From the Elmo's World segment.
, CyrusCyrus Cranna, JamesJames Cranna A A pet magpie, he appeared in segments with Marcia Middlewell, whose alter ego was Thelma Thumb.
, DorothyDorothy A 01998-11-16 November 16, 1998 02008-11-03 November 03, 2008 Goldfish from the Elmo's World segment.
Budd, DonnieDonnie Budd Luckey, BudBud Luckey A 01972-02-25 February 25, 1972 01978-01-19 January 19, 1978 An animated hillbilly fiddler.
Goodyshoes, Alice BraithwaiteAlice Braithwaite Goodyshoes Gerber, JoanJoan Gerber A 01969-11-10 November 10, 1969 01975-12-23 December 23, 1975
Mudcat, GrandpaGrandpa Mudcat Clash, KevinKevin Clash A 02006-11-06 November 06, 2006 02007-10-10 October 10, 2007 Trackson Jackson's grandfather.
, Grandmama BearGrandmama Bear D'Abruzzo, StephanieStephanie D'Abruzzo M 02000-03-01 March 01, 2000 02001-01-25 January 25, 2001 Baby Bear's grandmother.
Guy, HeroHero Guy Rudman, DavidDavid Rudman A 02000-03-31 March 31, 2000 02002-04-11 April 11, 2002 Baby Bear's imaginary superhero. His appearance is a cartoon version of Baby Bear.
Tuesday, JaneJane Tuesday Taub, KylaKyla Taub H 02004-04-24 April 24, 2004 02006-09-06 September 06, 2006 Starred in the Jane Tuesday segments during Season 35.
Jones, JugheadJughead Jones Morris, HowardHoward Morris A 01971-03-29 March 29, 1971 01971-03-29 March 29, 1971 Appeared on Sesame Street in one segment to promote the letter J.
Frog, Kermit theKermit the Frog Henson, JimJim Henson and Whitmire, SteveSteve Whitmire M 01969-11-10 November 10, 1969 02001-03-26 March 26, 2001 Jim Henson was the character's first puppeteer, creating him in 1955; Henson died in 1990, and Kermit began re-appearing from 1993-2001, but performed by Steve Whitmire. His first appearance on the series was in the series pilot, and his last "new" appearance was in episode 3976, the first episode in the hurricane series. Appeared in various Street scenes, as well as Sesame Street News Flash skits. His birthday is February 29, or Leap Day. He is the only retired Sesame Street Muppet to continuously be seen on television outside the show. His retirement was because The EM.TV company (and then later Walt Disney Company) bought the rights to the non-Sesame Street Muppets, including Kermit.
Eight, The King ofThe King of Eight Henson, JimJim Henson A 01971-05-21 May 21, 1971 01971-05-21 May 21, 1971 The King of Eight is a short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson in stop-motion animation with some puppetry. A court jester, the Queen, and several daughters are also featured. The Queen of Six was a similarly produced short.
Middlewell, MarciaMarcia Middlewell Kahan, JudithJudith Kahan A 01978 1978 Her alter ego was as Thelma Thumb, who was often aiding people or others in trouble. Appeared in segments with Cyrus, her pet magpie. When any sort of accident or other kind of trouble seemed imminent, she would invoke the magical verse, "Zapper, jiffy, squincher, scrumb, make me into Thelma Thumb". When this occurred, Marcia shrank in size while retaining her regular size strength, and could also fly, allowing her to view things from a different perspective
, MargaritaMargarita A 02007-10-10 October 10, 2007 Friend and initial skeptic of Trackson Jackson.
Noodle, Mr.Mr. Noodle Irwin, BillBill Irwin L 01998-11-16 November 16, 1998 02008-11-03 November 03, 2008 From the Elmo's World segment.
Six, The Queen ofThe Queen of Six Henson, JimJim Henson A 01971-04-01 April 01, 1971 01971-04-01 April 01, 1971 The Queen of Six is a short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson in stop-motion animation with some puppetry. The queen has six kittens. The King of Eight was a similarly produced short.
, RobinRobin Kasem, CaseyCasey Kasem A 01970-03-13 March 13, 1970 01970-03-26 March 26, 1970 Appeared with Batman, Penguin and his gang, and the Joker.
, RubyRuby Bonora, CamilleCamille Bonora M 01989-05-09 May 09, 1989 01990-12-19 December 19, 1990 Scientific-minded Muppet.
Sunset, Smart SuzieSmart Suzie Sunset A 01978-11-27 November 27, 1978 01987-11-30 November 30, 1987 From the Billy Joe Jive segments. She was Billy's sister and "partner in crime".
Grundy, SolomanSoloman Grundy A 01969-11-10 November 10, 1969
Jackson, TractionTraction Jackson Moultrie, KhalidKhalid Moultrie A 02004-04-04 April 04, 2004 02007-10-10 October 10, 2007 Wheelchair-bound child, who owns Bernie.
, TVTV A 01998-11-16 November 16, 1998 02008-11-03 November 03, 2008 From the Elmo's World segment.
Wally, UncleUncle Wally McCutcheon, BillBill McCutcheon H 01984 1984 01992 1992 Bob's uncle.
Wally and Ralph,Wally and Ralph Price, BillBill Price and Ponazecki, JoeJoe Ponazecki H 01971 1971 01972 1972 Comedy team. Like the earlier Buddy and Jim sketches, Wally was seen as the guy opening little doors with question marks on the "Baker" counting films. Every time he opened those doors, he found various animals inside the little boxes.
Falbo, WandaWanda Falbo (Word Fairy) Martin, AndreaAndrea Martin H 01995 1995 02000 2000 Wanda the Word Fairy is a recurring human (albeit fairy) character, played by comedian Andrea Martin. Wanda is a bumbleheaded character, similar in appearance to the movie version of Glinda the Good Witch (The Wizard of Oz). Wanda is essentially the last human character on Sesame Street to only appear in the interstitial segments. She is based on a sketch (parodying children's shows), which Martin performed on SCTV in the 1970s.
, WatsonWatson Clash, KevinKevin Clash M 01989 1989 01999 1999 Sherlock Hemlock's dog and assistant, who debuted in Mysterious Theater; a spoof of Sherlock Holmes' real-life assistant, Dr. Watson. Watson frequently solves the case long before Hemlock, but is unable to communicate this to his master, who wouldn't know what Watson discovered until the end.
, WillyWilly Love, KermitKermit Love H 01970-11-09 November 09, 1970 00090 90 A hot dog vendor on the Street, played by the bearded Muppet designer.
Seal, Wolfgang theWolfgang the Seal Clash, KevinKevin Clash M 01988 1988 02008 2008 Originally belonged to Uncle Wally. His birthday is December 23.
, ZoeZoe Brill, FranFran Brill M 01992-11-22 November 22, 1992 02008-10-13 October 13, 2008 Zoe is a ballet-dancing Muppet with a pet rock, named Rocco. Zoe's birthday is on March 10. For many seasons, Zoe was Elmo's counterpart.
, ZorkZork Christy, MikeMike Christy A 01993-11-22 November 22, 1993 01997-11-28 November 28, 1997 Zork is a green alien, who appears in a number of animated segments. He was animated by Mike Christy (aka ArtistMike).
, Fruta ManzanaFruta Manzana Verbitsky, IrraIrra Verbitsky F 01985-03-01 March 01, 1985 01993-03-01 March 01, 1993 A singing Fruit Hat Lady with a mirror.
, Teeny Little Super GuyTeeny Little Super Guy Thurman, JimJim Thurman T 01987-11-25 November 25, 1987 02000-03-02 March 02, 2000 A problem solver who lives inside a plastic dixie cup.
Contents
0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

[edit] A

Alan Muraoka, who plays Alan.
Abby Cadabby Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
(2006–present) Created to increase the number of female Muppets. Daughter of the fairy godmother, who is spoken about but never seen, she "has her own point of view and is comfortable with the fact that she likes wearing a dress".[1]
Alan Alan Muraoka[2]
Proprietor of Mr. Hooper's Store.
Alex "Alexander" Alexis Cruz[3]
Alice Snuffleupagus Judy Sladky
(1988–present) Baby sister of Aloysius Snuffleupagus ("Snuffy"). She has "luxurious, pale-golden fur", long eyelashes, and a blue-checkered hair ribbon.[4]
Amazing Mumford Jerry Nelson
Magician whose magic tricks often go awry. His catch phrase, and most-often used to produce his tricks, is "A-là-peanut butter sandwiches".[5]

[edit] B

Baby Bear David Rudman
"The character from that Goldilocks story, in Muppet form". Rudman uses a "babyish lisp" when he voices Baby Bear.[6]
Barkley Bruce Connelly (1978-)
Originally named "Woof-Woof", he is a "large, friendly, shaggy dog" owned by Linda.[6]
Bert Frank Oz (1969-present)[7]
(1969–) Ernie's best friend, he collects paper clips and is fascinated by pigeons.[8]
Betty Lou Lisa Buckley (1993-1996)
Pig-tailed Muppet "human" child. Her birthday is October 24. Also Muppeteered by Frank Oz and Fran Brill occassionally.
Biff and Sully Jerry Nelson (1973–1993) and Richard Hunt (1973–1992)
Muppet construction worker duo.
Big Bad Wolf Jerry Nelson (1971–)
Of fairy-tale fame. He has taken on many different appearances, sizes, and colors.
Big Bird Caroll Spinney (1969-present) Matt Vogel (Journey to Ernie)
A tall, inquisitive yellow bird. Originally was the "face of Sesame Street".
Bip Bipadotta Jim Henson (1970s - 1980s)
This wild, orange-haired Muppet gets easily carried away when singing with others. Best known for the "Fat Cat Sat Hat" sketch. Most likely the evolved form of Mah Nà Mah Nà.
Birthday Cake Fran Brill (2001), Joey Mazzarino (2008)
Bob "Robert" Robert Rauffer
(1969-1976) Human child-actor semi-regularly played neighborhood kid. Son of Walt Rauffer (1969-1981), Technical Consultant/Adviser for Sesame Street.
Bob "Robert" Johnson Bob McGrath
(1969–) A regular on the show since it began in 1969. He is currently a music teacher on the show, he was a shop teacher in the first season. In the first episode, Bob instructed Gordon Robinson how to hang a picture on the wall. Bob is one of the few humans to enter Oscar's trashcan; for the effort of climbing in, he got burnt by Oscar's pet fire-breathing dragon, fell into Oscar's rotten egg collection, got covered in muck from head-to-toe, and got his clothes torn. He has a deaf niece. His birthday is August 15. In a 1990 episode titled "The Golden Cabbage of Snuffertiti", he had a brother, named Minneapolis (parody of Indiana Jones), who was portrayed by Jeff Goldblum.
Buddy "Budweiser" and Jim "James" Brandon Maggart (Buddy) James Catusi (Jim)
(1969) Comedy team in non-Street sketches.
Buffy Buffy Sainte-Marie
(1976–1981) Folk singer. Also has a husband named Sheldon and a child named Cody.
Buster the Horse Kevin Clash (1979)
Horse Muppet belonging to Forgetful Jones.

[edit] C

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Carly Carlo Alban
(1993–1997) a Adolescent, who once helped out at Hooper's Store Played by Sarah Shellam.
Celina Annette Calud
(1993–1996) A ballet teacher from "just around the corner".
Chris "Christopher" Robinson Christopher Knowings
(2007-) Gordon & Susan Robinson's nephew. Debuted in the first episode of Season 38 ("Chris Is Introduced").
Chrissy "Christopher" and the Alphabeats
(1973-1992) A rock/pop band that would perform in music videos to different subjects, such as reading and biology.
Chuckie Sue
Telly's pet hamster. Portrayed by a real hamster, not a Muppet.
Clementine Brian Muehl (1979-1984), Kevin Clash (1984-1987), Camille Bonora (1987-1990)
(1979–1990) Female counterpart to Forgetful Jones. She tried to keep his shambled mind together.
Colambo Joey Mazzarino
(1992–1996) Muppet sheep detective.
Cookie Monster Frank Oz (1969-occasionally), David Rudman (2000–)
Ravenous monster with a passion for cookies. Also known to consume inedible man-made objects. His birthday is November 2.

Originally Muppeteered by Frank Oz (1969–present).
Count von Count Jerry Nelson (1972–present)
A vampire with a high status. He compulsively counts anything he can, anytime he can. His nickname is simply "The Count". His birthday is October 9.
Countess Dahling Von Dahling Fran Brill (1974–1999, 2005–)
A vampiress girlfriend of "The Count". She has a pet dog named Marsha.
Curly Bear Fran Brill (2003–)
Baby Bear's little sister.

[edit] D

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
David Northern Calloway
(1971–1989) Mr. Hooper's faithful assistant. When Calloway died in 1990, his character was "retired" by going to living with his grandmother, Harriet, on her farm.
Deena Monster Karen Prell (1980)
Dingers
A "species" with bells on their head, similar to Honkers. They talk by "dinging" their heads, instead of honking their nose. They are usually seen at the Furry Arms Hotel. They first appeared in 1981.
Dirty Kevin Clash (2008)
Slimey's pet bug. In Episode 4175
Don Music Richard Hunt
Self-critical composer with a writing block. He would frequently hit his head on his piano in frustration.
Dorothy
Elmo's pet goldfish. An actual fish, not a Muppet.
Dusty
Slimey's father.

[edit] E

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Eartha
Slimey's mother.
Elmo Kevin Clash (1985–)
Furry red Muppet, who has become the leading character of the series. While enormously popular amongst children, adult viewers tend to either strongly like or dislike him. Originally introduced as "Baby Monster" and performed by Caroll Spinney. After the name change, he was puppeteered by Brian Muehl (1979–1981) and Richard Hunt (1981–1985). His birthday is February 3.
Ernie Jim Henson (1969-1990); Steve Whitmire (1993–2002, 2004–)
Comedic counterpart to Bert. Originally Muppeteered by Jim Henson (1969–1990). Other Muppeteers included John Tartaglia (2003). Jane Henson (1969) and Matt Vogel (2000–) are among assistant Muppeteers. Ernie's birthday is January 28. His current Muppeteer is Steve Whitmire.
Ernestine Kevin Clash
Ernie's baby cousin. Ernestine appeared in The Best of Ernie and Bert, a video of "top" Ernie and Bert segments. Ernestine has often been mistaken for Natasha, although they are not related, despite being performed by the same Muppeteer. Ernestine is circa 1988. On Plaza Sesamo, the Mexican version of the series, she is known as "Enriquita" (Ernie is called "Enrique").

[edit] F

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Farley Jerry Nelson
Farley is a young, green-skinned boy with red hair and a yellow shirt. He learns to read in a skit with Same Sound Brown, and he sings "I Like to Sing" with Bert. He also sings "Figure It Out".
Fluffy
Oscar the Grouch's pet elephant, of whom only the trunk is shown.
Forgetful Jones Richard Hunt (1980–1992)
(1979–1992) Cowboy with a memory problem. He "rode in the saddle" with his girlfriend, Clementine. Both characters were "retired" in 1992 when Richard Hunt died, although old segments featuring them continued to be shown for several more years.

A famous skit involved him and other Muppets singing "Oklahoma" for a movie scene; Forgetful used the wrong vowel to begin the song, a different one each take, exasperating the director Kermit the Frog. Incidentally, when he finally does get it right, the cast breaks for lunch.
Frazzle Jerry Nelson (1971–1983), Martin P. Robinson (1997–1998)
Devilish, scary-looking monster Muppet, who's secretly intelligent.

[edit] G

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Gabriella "Gabi" Rodriguez Gabriela Rose Reagan [Real-life Daughter of Maria actress- Sonia Manzano] [1] (1989-1991), Desiree Casado (1993–)
(May 12, 1989–) Daughter of Luis and Maria Rodriguez.
Dr. Gina Jefferson Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly
Long-time employee at Hooper's Store. She is now a veterinarian. Known generally just as Gina, she is a long-time human character on Sesame Street. Debuting as a teen, Gina has essentially "grown up" on Sesame Street, just as Maria had before her. Her first appearance was in 1987 when she was hired to assist then-operator of Hooper's Store, David. In episode 4179, Elmo falls in love with Gina, and wants to marry her; she kindly sets him straight about their age difference.

Gina eventually went to veterinary school, returning to operate an animal hospital on Sesame Street on January 3, 2001, in episode 3918. She is seen briefly in the 35th anniversary special The Street We Live On, but her appearances since have been scarce.

The classic Sesame Street video title Best of Ernie and Bert features Gina in the main plotline, carried on throughout the highlighted skits.

Gina has a niece named Hannah, who—with her parents—moved to Sesame Street in January 2001 in episode 3923. Gina also has a son, Marco, whom she adopted from Guatemala.
Aunt Gisele n/a
Zoe's aunt from a town called Swan Lake.
Gladys the Cow Richard Hunt, Jennifer Barnhart
Overly dramatic bovine Muppet. Originally Muppeteered by Richard Hunt (1971–1992). Her character was replaced in 2005 by Cathleen the Cow. In 2003, however, Gladys came out of "retirement" (after Hunt's death) to make her return in Season 34.
Googel Stephanie D'Abruzzo
(2001–2003) Monster member of Monster Clubhouse. Contrary to popular belief—endorsed by the Internet Movie Database, the character is not named "Google", as in the popular search engine.
Gordon Robinson Roscoe Orman (1974–)
One of the longest-lasting characters on Sesame Street, Gordon is an African-American teacher, who is married to Susan. He and Susan adopted Miles when he was a baby. His birthday is February 24. Gordon was originally portrayed by Matt Robinson from 1969–1972, and briefly by Hal Miller from 1972-1973.
Granny Bird Caroll Spinney (voice)
Big Bird's "grandmother".
Granny Fanny Nesselrode Jim Henson
An elderly Muppet "human" character. She is presumably an actual grandmother, but to which (if any) character(s) is unknown.
Grover Frank Oz (1970-2000) (occasionally thereafter), Eric Jacobson (2000–)
Confident, but shy blue monster. Originally Muppeteered by Frank Oz (1969–2000). His birthday is October 14.
Grover's Mommy various
Grover's "mother". Her appearance in 2004 video A Celebration of Me, Grover was Muppeteered by Eric Jacobson. She was also performed by Frank Oz in the 1970s.
Grundgetta Grouch Pam Arciero
Oscar the Grouch's long-time girlfriend. She was originally "Muppeteered" by Brian Muehl (1982–1984). She was retired from the show in 1999 when puppeteer Arciero left to join the cast of Avenue Q. Grundgetta made a background appearance in 2003 and 2004 episodes. She re-joined the cast in Season 36 (2005) as a candidate in "The Grouch Apprentice" skit.
Guy Named "Murray" Joey Mazzarino
(2006) A green Anything Muppet with a button-down shirt and glasses. He appears in "The Sound of the L" in Episode 4116 when various monsters run and fall on the floor, and Murray says, "That was a Lulu".
Guy Smiley Jim Henson
(1970–1990) Game show host with a loud, exuberant personality. He has also been portrayed as a skilled singer.

[edit] H

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Mr. Handford David Langston Smyrl (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) (1990–1998)
Leonard Jackson originally played Mr. Handford from 1989–1990. He also played Harry Cupper during the first season of Shining Time Station.
Harvey Kneeslapper Frank Oz
He was a blonde-haired and wild-eyed Muppet in a blue sweater, who loved playing practical jokes and puns on unsuspecting victims. He slapped letters and numbers on various Anything Muppet's "bodies". Sometimes, however, his jokes would backfire on him, which annoyed him. Harvey disappeared from Sesame Street because of mixed public reactions to the character, and his laughing was too hard on Muppeteer Frank Oz's throat.
Herbert Birdsfoot Jerry Nelson
(1970–1973) He replaced Kermit the Frog asCookie Monster and Grover's unofficial teacher. Since he never gained much popularity in that role, he soon disappeared, giving Kermit back that role. He was also a friend of Ernie and Bert, appearing in a number of sketches with the pair.
Herry Monster Jerry Nelson
Herry Monster is a big, uni-browed, furry light blue monster with a long purple (originally light blue) nose. He does not know his own strength. Despite his intimidating looks, he is very sensitive and kind (he has been seen playing with dolls). His voice is a parody of Jimmy Durante. In books, he is always illustrated as wearing pants with vertical stripes.

Herry appeared on the show from 1970 to 2003. In 2004, he only appeared in the first episode, Season 35 (episode 4057). His birthday is August 31. His best friends are Grover and Cookie Monster.
Hiroshi Gedde Watanabe
(1988) Asian human character.
Honkers Michael Earl Davis and Brian Meuhl original puppeteers (1979).
Friendly, horn-nosed creatures. They honk, rather than speak. Similar to Dingers.
Mr. Harold Hooper Will Lee
Original proprietor of Hooper's Store, who has since passed on.
Hoots the Owl Kevin Clash
A jazzy old saxophone-playing owl Muppet.
Humphrey David Rudman
(1991–) Humphrey and Ingrid are two married Muppet characters. Together, they run The Furry Arms. They are the parents of Baby Natasha. They appeared primarily in Street scenes until the late-1990s, at which time their Street scene time was reduced. They have the same names as the main actors in the film Casablanca.

[edit] I

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Ingrid Joey Mazzarino
Humphrey's "wife" and Baby Natasha's "mother".
Irvine the Grouch Martin P. Robinson
(1986-) Oscar the Grouch's baby niece.

[edit] J

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Jamal Jou Jou Papailler
(1993–1995) Introduced when Sesame Street expanded "just around the corner". Jamal was married to Angela, and had a baby named Kayla.
Jamie Fox Joey Mazzarino
(2006) Elmo and Jamie Foxx sing ABC with a duck named Jamie Fox.
Joey and Davey Monkey Joey Mazzarino and David Rudman
(1993–1997, 2004) Twin monkey Muppet characters.
John-John John Williams III
(1970s) Real-life child actor on the show. He usually appeared with Herry Monster. Grew up to serve in the Air Force.
Mr. Johnson (Sesame Street) Jerry Nelson (1970–1999, 2004)
Repeatedly irritated by Grover's inept job methods. The character's real name is Mr. Fred Johnson. His "brother" is Simon the Sound Man.

[edit] K

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Kami
Kami is an HIV-positive monster Muppet. Kami is only seen in the South African version. She is a mustard-colored furry Muppet who likes nature, telling stories, and collecting stuff.
Koty
Koty is Buffy's son.

[edit] L

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Leela
The Indian-American owner of the Sesame Street Laundromat in Season 39.
Lefty the Salesman Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney
He tries to sell Ernie various letters and numbers. He also appears as Accomplice's "partner in crime", who plan to steal the Golden 'AN' and get the alphabet message. Lefty is played by Caroll Spinney in the sketches where he sells the letter U, and when he tries to sell R and P to Ernie, and by Frank Oz in "Would You Like to Buy an O?" and in skits with Accomplice.
Leonard "Leo" the Wolf Jerry Nelson
(2003) The Big Bad Wolf's bongo-playing "brother".

Unlike Big Bad, Leonard is thoughtful and interested in many different things. "I am a wolf, but I don't huff and puff, like my brother does! Just because one wolf huffs and puffs, it doesn't mean all wolves do...I don't always do the same thing as my brother! I'm not a huffer and puffer. Why, I don't even chase pigs! I do play canasta with them every Thursday. And that's not all! On Tuesdays, I practice the violin. On Wednesdays, chess – followed by tai chi! Yes, there's lots of things to do if you're not so busy huffing and puffing."

He essentially was created to metaphorically tell kids not to stereotype, as "If you've seen one wolf, you've not seen them all!"
Lexine Lexine Bondoc (1969–1999)
Lillian "Lilly"
A human character on the show.
Linda "Lynne" Linda Bove
(1971–2003) Neighborhood librarian. She was Bob's perennial girlfriend, as well as the original owner of Barkley. Linda was one of the first deaf actors in a recurring television role.
Little Bird Fran Brill
(1969–1970) A little bird, presumably a canary. He was a counterpart/foil to Big Bird. Although Little Bird was often referred to as a "she" because of the female performer, Fran Brill, the character appears on the Grin and Giggle with Big Bird LP with Big Bird in a song called "Mr. Big Bird, Mr. Little Bird".

Although Little Bird appeared on Sesame Street most often during the 1970s, appearances were frequently made in books throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Little Bird also made a few cameo appearances during the 1980s and 1990s. On-screen appearances include a brief fly-by in the song "Do Wop Hop", sitting at Birdland in "The Birdland Jump", and singing a line in "We Are All Earthlings".

She was actually a refurbishment of the Kenner Gooney Bird, the Muppet mascot of Kenner Toys. Her birthday is December 17.
Luis "Lou" Rodriguez Emilio Delgado
(1971–) Latin-American neighborhood repairman. He owned the Fix-It Shop with his wife, Maria. Later in the series, he often disguised himself as Senor Cero (a parody of Zorro).
Lulu "Louise" Stephanie D'Abruzzo
(Season 30 and 34) Lulu was a Muppet character. Lulu debuted in various skits on Sesame Street, before appearing in Street-scenes. Her first Street-scene was part of a monster daycare group that stopped at Hooper's Store. She introduced herself to Alan, shaking his hand vigorously, and pointing out her name tag.

At least part of the reason that the character was short lived was Stephanie D'Abruzzo's commitments to the Broadway musical Avenue Q.

[edit] M

Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Mama Bear Jennifer Barnhart (2003–)
(1991–) Of fairy tale fame, she is the mother of Baby Bear and Curly Bear, wife of Papa Bear. She is the least used character in the Bear Family. Originally Muppeteered by Alice Dinnean-Vernon (1991-2002).
Mah Nà Mah Nà Jim Henson (1969)
The reddish-magenta Anything Muppet only seen in the famous 1969 sketch Mah Nà Mah Nà, a nonsense song sung on Sesame Street with two female Anything Muppets. He keeps getting carried away, instead of simply repeating "Mah Nà Mah Nà". He most likely evolved into the character later named Bip Bipadotta.
Marco None
(2006-2008) Gina's adopted baby son. He appears an Episode 4130.
Maria Rodriguez Sonia Manzano
(1972–) Co-owns the Fix-It Shop with her husband, Luis. Gabi's mother. Her birthday is June 26.
Merry Monster Joey Mazzarino
(1990-1998) A Muppet monster with yellow fur and red-orange hair and a green eyelid. She was often seen playing tag.
Mel "Melvin" Kevin Clash
(2001–2004) A member of the Monster Clubhouse.
Miami Mice
(1980s) Two cool detective mice in a parody of the television series Miami Vice, who were asked to solve cases by different Sesame Street characters, but were so laid-back that they never ended up fixing anything.
Miguel Jaime Sánchez
(1970–1971 season) First addition to the human cast of Sesame Street, and also the first to be written out. Miguel was the first Hispanic member of the cast, predating Luis; Raphael; and Maria by a year.
Mike "Michael" Ward Saxton
(1989–1991 season) Friend of Gina, and one of Gordon's students.
Miles Robinson Olamide Faison (2003–)
Adopted son of Gordon and Susan Robinson. His birthday is December 4. He is the real-life son of Roscoe Orman. Miles Orman originated the role from 1987–1992. Imani Patterson took over the role from 1992–2002, after Miles decided he didn't like acting anymore. His birthday is December 4. In 2003, Olamide Faison took over the role.
Molly, the Mail Lady Charlotte Rae
(1971–1972) After appearing on Sesame Street, she became famous as Mrs. Garrett in the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life.
Mr. John MacIntosh
Street vendor.
Mr. Noodle Bill Irwin, Michael Jeter (until his death in 2003)
Mime/clown featured in Elmo's World.
Mr. Harold Robot Martin P. Robinson (2008)
Appear in 2008. Kim, Abby, and Singing Shoe, and Dancing Robot. About the word "fabulous".
Mumford the Magician (a.k.a. "The Amazing Mumford") Jerry Nelson (1971–)
The resident magician on Sesame Street. Mumford's tricks do not always have their intended effects. Among his magical miscues have been turning Grover into a rabbit while trying to pull a rabbit out of his hat, and dramatically increasing the size of Ernie's Rubber Duckie. He is known by his magic phrase "A-la-peanut-butter-sandwiches!" His birthday is June 7. In an episode from Season 35, Mumford accidentally diminishes Big Bird's size when he meant to diminish the letter "M".
Murray Monster Joey Mazzarino
An orange and red monster first seen in Season 37, but not named until Season 38.

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Narf Joey Mazzarino
(2001–2004) A member of the Monster's Clubhouse, Narf is a nonsense speaking, mop-headed monster. Narf saying "Clubhouse, wait for me, Clubhouse!".
The Number Painter Paul Benedict
(1972–1973) An eccentric artist who looks for unusual places to paint numbers from 2 to 11. Sometimes referred to as the Mad Painter.
Number Zero Joey Mazzarino
(2007)

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Olivia Robinson Alaina Reed
(1976–1989) Photographer. She is Gordon’s younger sister.
Oscar the Grouch Caroll Spinney
(1969–) A grouch who lives in a garbage can near the 123 Sesame Street apartment building. His birthday is June 1.
Oscar Hildalgo George A. Lopez
(1989–) Oscar the Grouch's Mexican cousin.
Osvaldo the Grouch Gabriel Velez
(1984–1985)
Ollie

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Papa Bear Joey Mazzarino
(1991–) Of fairy tale fame, he is Baby Bear's supporting father. Of the supporting members of Baby Bear's family, he is the most used.
Pat "Patrick" Playjacks Jim Henson
(1987) An alternate to Guy Smiley, he never really caught on with viewers. He was the host of "Squeal Of Fortune" and based on Pat Sajak.
Pearl Monster Brian Muehl
See "Deena Monster".
Phoebe Alice Dinnean Vernon
(2001–2003) A member of the Monster's Clubhouse'.
Plácido Flamingo Richard Hunt
(1986–1992) Opera-singing bird, parodies Placido Domingo of The Three Tenors.
Poco Loco Michael Earl Davis
(1978–80) Luis's annoying parrot. Originally played by Jerry Nelson.
Polly Darton Michael Earl Davis (1978-80), (Fran Brill) (1980-present)
A Dolly Parton spoof, Polly sang several country songs with gusto and a heaving chest.
Prairie Dawn Fran Brill
A patient but flustered pageant organizer. Her birthday is August 3.
Professor Hastings Frank Oz
(1969-1970, season 1, Muppet) Lecturer Professor Hastings′s lectures were so dull that he would put himself to sleep while giving them. While he was sleeping, whatever concept he was discussing would be demonstrated in the background. The character appeared in the second half of season 1 and was cut due to the fact that indeed he was boring.
Professor D. Rabbit Kevin Clash
(1987 & 2007) Professor D. Rabbit features in a segment with The Amazing Mumford in the Courtyard.
Professor Nobel Price Brian Muehl (1979-1984), Kevin Clash (1984-1988)
A professor that invents already invented things and other stuff.

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Rafael Raul Julia
(1971-1972) The Spanish-speaking proprietor of the hardware store which would later become "Luis' Fix-it Shop".
Mr. Robinson Carl Gordon
Gordon's father.
Rodeo Rosie Jerry Nelson
A cowgirl who appeared on the street occasionally in the 1970s. Also performed by Richard Hunt on occasion.
Roosevelt Franklin Matt Robinson
A street-wise, cool-cat student.
Rosita Carmen Osbahr (1993-)
Hispanic fruit-bat Muppet, who immigrated to America from Mexico as a child. Her full name is "Rosita, la Monstrua de las Cuevas", which translates as "Rosita, Monster of the Caves". Her birthday is December 7.
Ruby Camille Bonora
(1988–1992) One of many failed attempts at creating a lasting female monster lead on Sesame Street. She was a very curious and naïve monster who loved conducting experiments.
Ruthie Ruth Buzzi
(1993–1999) A slightly-eccentric second-hand store shopkeeper, located around the corner on Sesame Street. Ruthie's last true appearance was in the movie Elmo in Grouchland. Ruth Buzzi herself appeared in a Season 32 episode as a "plant fairy", who granted Stinky's wish to be big.

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Sam "Samuel" the Robot Jerry Nelson
Sam the Robot is the only robot on Sesame Street. He always tries to do things right—and in fact insists that he is perfect—but he always does things wrong. Typical mistakes of his would be drawing a circle instead of a square or pouring coffee on the ground. Sam debuted on Sesame Street on the 1972–73 season. In the 1973–74 premiere, episode #536, Sam greeted Luis slowly as he passed by the Fix-It-Shop. Sam's voice was modulated so it would be completely unrecognizable to Jerry Nelson's own voice.
Same Sound Brown Northern Calloway
Savion Savion Glover
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Various
Shown in a Sesame Street News Flash, Snow White's dwarves are Cheerful, Sad, Angry, Proud, Fearful, Love, and Surprise.
Sheldon "Shelley"
Sheldon was Buffy's husband.
Sherlock Hemlock Jerry Nelson
(1970–2000) The character of Sherlock Hemlock is a detective intended to spoof the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. He is characterized by the same deerstalker hat and cloak, and always inspects things through a magnifying glass. He is often introduced when there is a mystery to be solved, and his entrance is always accompanied by Alfred Hitchcock style music. Upon discovering a clue, he exclaims his catch phrase, "Egad!". His assistant, Watson, is a dog who frequently solves the case long before Hemlock, but is unable to communicate this to his master. 1996 was Sherlock Hemlock's last actual appearance until he appeared in software, with an animated version of him in "Search & Learn Adventures", the first and only computer game to heavily feature Sherlock (and Watson).
Simon the Soundman Jerry Nelson
A man who had the ability to make sound effects, similar to Gerald McBoing Boing. Often mistaken for Fat Blue due to the same performer and puppet being used.
Slimey the Worm Jerry Nelson, original puppeteer

Michael Earl Davis (1978–1980)
Oscar's pet earthworm. His father's name is Dusty, his mother is Eartha, and he has a baby sister, Sloppy, which is short for "Sloppy Jalopy", Oscar's car on which she was born. A multi-episode plot line on the show, during the mid–1990s, had Slimey traveling to the moon in a rocket built by "WASA". Slimey and his family didn't talk at first, but later on they added in squeaky voices.

In Season 36, Oscar sang the "Worm Workout Song", while Slimey and his worm friends stretch and wiggle. The song was a parody of the song "YMCA".
Sloppy
Slimey's baby sister.
Smart Tina Sonia Manzano
Classmate of Roosevelt Franklin.
Aloysius Snuffleupagus Jerry Nelson (1971–1978), Michael Earl Davis (1978–1980), Martin P. Robinson (1980–)
(1971–) A mammoth-like friend of Big Bird. For many years, Big Bird was the only character to ever see him. Some bill him as "Snuffy Snuffleuphagus", an improper combo of his nickname and last name. His sister is Alice Snuffleupagus. His birthday is August 19. He first went on an adventure with Big Bird in "The Golden Cabbage of Snuffertiti" with Bob and Minneapolis (an Indiana Jones parody).
Sonny Friendly Richard Hunt
(1986–1992, 1996) Game show host. Sonny was created before Jim Henson's death, but after Jim's passing and thus Guy Smiley's retirement, the character of Friendly became all the more used and relevant. However, two years after Jim's death, Richard also died. In 1996, David Rudman took over the character for a few final skits.
Squirmodine
A contestant in the Worm Cup. He represented France, and defeated Slimey the Worm, representing Sesame Street, after Slimey was kicked out of the game for hitting Squirmondine.
Stinky the Stinkweed Joey Mazzarino
(1993–) A talking, perturbed, smelly plant, that sat on the window of 123 Sesame Street for many years.
Stevie
Grover's elephant
Susan Robinson Loretta Long
Adoptive mother of Miles Robinson, wife of Gordon Robinson. Susan's birthday is May 4.

Swedish Chef

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Tarah Tara Schaeffer
(1994–2001) Paraplegic girl, eventually a teenager on the show.
Teeny Little Super Guy Jim Thurman
A character consisting of cel animation affixed to a plastic drinking cup. His cohorts in the sketches are also animated figures drawn on various kitchen items. They appear to live in a cupboard.
Telly Monster Brian Muehl (1979–84), Martin P. Robinson
Originally "Television Monster," a character obsessed with (and literally entranced by) TV. That aspect of his personality was dropped. Now usually just called Telly, he is an eternally worrying fuchsia monster.
Tom "Thomas" Larry Block
(1971–1972) Adult in Street scenes.
The Two-Headed Monster Joey Mazzarino and David Rudman
The Two-Headed Monster is a comical, light purple monster on the show. It has two heads that speak with a heavy accent and sometimes talk as if they're speaking another language, though it may just be gibberish. Their primary role is to demonstrate opposites. In recent seasons they "assist" Big Bird in his search for Ernie during their hide and seek game called "Journey to Ernie". The heads generally discuss amongst themselves, and each of the monsters' arms point in a different direction. Then, the heads often debate and the arms switch directions as they say "that way," and then swap back again. Created when a writer noticed Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt, the character's original performers, were goofing off imitating a monster with two heads, which led to the design of the character.

In The How Many Game, hosted by Guy Smiley, it was said that their names were Frank & Stein. Sesame Workshop itself does not generally acknowledge this as part of canon. The two sang "Hi De Ho Man" with guest star Cab Calloway.
The Twiddlebugs
The Twiddlebugs (Timmy "Timothy", Tessie "Tess", Thomas "Tom", and Tina) live outside of Ernie and Bert's window in a flowerbox. They are Anything Muppets which are placed among supersized props to make them look tiny. Twiddlebug segments typically involve solving some sort of problem, for example getting to the zoo in less than three days. They appeared primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, but their segments were known to repeat into the 1990s. They resurfaced in 2007 as computer-generated characters in the episode "Zoe, Telly, & Rosita Play House."
Two Blue Monster Steve Whitmire and Stephanie D'Abruzzo
(1998) In Super Morphin Mega Monster, He tag the two blue monster. Merry Monster playing tag, yellow fur. Male Monster saying "You want a play tag?" Merry saying "Yeah?" Female Monster saying "But all your ask?" Merry saying "Yeah?"
The Typewriter Guy
The Typewriter Guy was an animated typewriter mounted on wheels, with eyes and arms. He would roll up to the scene, and type a letter. Something would happen, and he would complete a word with that letter. Most, but not all, letters were represented.

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Vincent "Vince" Twice Martin P. Robinson
Muppet character made to portray Vincent Price; host of recurring 1989 sketch, "Mysterious Theater" featuring Sherlock Hemlock. He always announced himself as Vincent Twice, Vincent Twice.

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Character Actor/Muppeteer
Description
Yip Yips Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson and various
These creatures hail from Mars.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Dominus, Susan (2006–08–06). "A girly-girl joins the 'Sesame' boys". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/06/arts/television/06domi.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all. Retrieved on 2009–06–19. 
  2. ^ Clash, Kevin; Gary Brozek & Louis Henry Mitchell (2006). My life as a furry red monster: What being Elmo has taught me about life, love and laughing out loud. New York: Random House. p. 195. ISBN 0-7679-2375-8. 
  3. ^ O'Connor, John J (1995–11–10). "TV weekend; A 'Lonesome Dove' sequel by McMurtry himself". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/10/arts/tv-weekend-a-lonesome-dove-sequel-by-mcmurtry-himself.html. Retrieved on 2009–06–19. 
  4. ^ Hellman, Peter (1987–11–23). "Street smart: How Big Bird & Co. do it". New York Magazine 20 (46): 48. http://books.google.com/books?id=KOUCAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_v2_summary_r&cad=0. Retrieved on 2009–06–20. 
  5. ^ Borgenicht, p. 132
  6. ^ a b Borgenicht, p. 132
  7. ^ Finch, p. 59
  8. ^ Finch, p. 61

[edit] References

  • Borgenicht, David (1998). Sesame Street unpaved. New York: Hyperion Publishing. ISBN 0-7868-6460-95

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