
Matt Vogel
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 6, 1970
- Birthplace
- Kansas City, Kansas, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s. On Sesame Street, Vogel served as the assistant puppeteer for Ernie, performing either one or both hands while Steve Whitmire performed the head and vocal. Eventually, Vogel's ability to mimic the sound and performance of Caroll Spinney's Big Bird was put to use. As of 2006, Vogel's primary performances as Big Bird are the "Journey to Ernie" segments. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's characters, by the recommendation of Nelson himself. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice. Vogel performed the muppets that were used in Kenneth the Page's view of the world in the 30 Rock episode, "Apollo, Apollo." Description above from the Wikipedia article Matt Vogel (puppeteer), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography

Storm on Sesame Street 2026
Co-Producer

The Muppet Show 2026
as Kermit the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice), Executive Producer

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas 2025
as Big Bird

Happy Birthday Jim Henson 2024
as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School 2024
as Big Bird

Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)

Oscar's Handmade Halloween 2023
as Puppet Captain

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong 2023
as Kermit (voice)

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker 2022
as Big Bird / The Count (voice)

Best in Snow 2022
as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City 2022
as Kermit the Frog

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together 2021
as Sesame Street Muppet Performer / Puppet Captain, Director, Co-Producer
- Dear Earth
Dear Earth 2021
as Kermit / Floyd Pepper (voice)

Muppets Haunted Mansion 2021
as Kermit / Uncle Deadly / Floyd / Sweetums / Pops

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy 2021
as Big Bird (voice)

This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular 2021
as Kermit the Frog (voice)

A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration 2020
as Big Bird / Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special 2020
Co-Producer

Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt 2020
Actor

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II 2020
as The Muppets Puppeteer

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate 2020
as Big Bird / Count von Count (voice), Director, Co-Producer

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2019
as Big Bird / The Count / Kermit the Frog / Biff / ... (voice)

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting 2019
Director

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special 2018
as Wish Pickle / Mr. Johnson / Big Bird / The Count
- The Muppets Take The O2
The Muppets Take The O2 2018
as Kermit the Frog / Uncle Deadly / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Sweetums / Himself (voice)

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity 2018
as Kermit the Frog / Floyd Pepper / Camilla the Chicken (voice)

A Very Pentatonix Christmas 2017
as Kermit the Frog - Constantine (voice)

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase 2017
as Big Bird

Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street 2017
Actor

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas 2016
as Count von Count / Constable (voice), Director

Alice Through the Looking Glass 2016
as Wilkins (voice)

Keep Christmas With You 2015
as Big Bird / The Count

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! 2015
Actor, Director

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story 2015
as Self

22 Jump Street 2014
as Sgt. Wyatt (uncredited)

Muppets Most Wanted 2014
as Constantine / Floyd Pepper / Sweetums / Pops / Robin / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / 80's Robot / Camilla / Uncle Deadly (voice)

Food Fight! | Muppisode 2013
as Sweetums

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular 2013
as Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Camilla the Chicken (voice)

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars 2012
Actor

The Muppets 2011
as Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure 2011
as Rectangle (voice)

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures 2011
Actor

Old Dogs 2009
as Muppet

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales 2009
Actor

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

Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! 2009
as Additional Muppet Performer

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa 2008
as Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Robin the Frog / Son Pigeon / Additional Muppets (voice)

The Muppets: Classical Chicken 2008
as Camila the Chicken

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation 2008
as Big Bird (assistant)

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live 2008
as Camilla the Chicken (voice)

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games 2008
Actor

Sesame Street: Love the Earth! 2008
as Additional Muppet Performer

Elmo's Christmas Countdown 2007
as Stiller the Elf

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs 2007
as Elmer (performer)

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 2006
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together 2006
as Big Bird

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time 2006
as Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise! 2005
Actor

Murder, He Squeaked 2004
as Sparky (voice), Director, Writer, Producer, Music, Editor

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! 2004
as Big Bird

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? 2004
as Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! 2003
Actor

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! 2002
Actor

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! 2002
as Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! 2001
as Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf 2001
as (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! 2000
Actor

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! 2000
as Monkey (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 1999
as Big Bird / Ernie (assistant) (uncredited) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play 1999
as brown Grouch/blue Pestie

CinderElmo 1999
as Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma' 1998
Actor

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996
as Elf (voice)
Credits from TMDB.