
David Rudman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 1, 1964
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Filmography

The Muppet Show 2026
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas 2025
as Cookie Monster (voice)

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

Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular 2023
as Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker 2022
as Cookie Monster (voice)

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic 2022
as Baby Bear (voice)

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together 2021
as Sesame Street Muppet Performer
- Dear Earth
Dear Earth 2021
as Janice (voice)

Muppets Haunted Mansion 2021
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy 2021
as Cookie Monster (voice)

The Monster at the End of This Story 2020
as Cookie Monster (voice)

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

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate 2020
as Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2019
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special 2018
as Cookie Monster
- The Muppets Take The O2
The Muppets Take The O2 2018
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase 2017
as Cookie Monster

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas 2016
as Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

Keep Christmas With You 2015
as Cookie Monster

Muppets Most Wanted 2014
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)

Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special 2013
as Cookie Monster

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular 2013
as Scooter, Janice (voice)

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map 2013
Director

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala 2012
as Scooter (voice)

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars 2012
Actor

The Muppets 2011
as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures 2011
Actor

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World 2010
as Baby Bear, Cookie Monster

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

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo 2009
as Martian / Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

Sesame Street: Being Green 2009
as Cookie Monster (voice)

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa 2008
as Scooter / Janice / Additional Muppets (voice)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland 2008
as Cookie Monster as the Cheshire Cookie Cat (voice)

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live 2008
as Scooter / Janice (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites 2008
Actor

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

Sesame Street: Love the Earth! 2008
as Baby Bear

Elmo's Christmas Countdown 2007
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster (voice)

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

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time 2006
as Baby Bear (voice)

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

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover 2004
as Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! 2004
as Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster / Sheep (voice)

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? 2004
as Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites 2004
as Cookie's Friend (voice)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) 2003
as Baby Bear

Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby 2003
as Baby Bear (voice)

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

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 2003
as Milk (voice) / Cereal Girl (puppeteer)

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

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse 2002
as Baby Bear / Hero Guy (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play 2002
as Cookie Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! 2002
as Hardart / Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! 2001
as Baby Bear

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 2001
as Baby Bear / Lavender Anything Muppet Boy / Hero Guy {Hero Guy Segment) (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf 2001
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! 2000
as Baby Bear

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 1999
as Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play 1999
as green Grouch/Howard

CinderElmo 1999
as Baby Bear (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 1998
as Baby Bear / Two-Headed Monster (2) / Sparky / Penguin (voice)

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game 1998
as Letter U (voice)

Sesame Street: Fiesta! 1997
as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Baby Bear / Mariachi Band Player (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! 1997
as Baby Bear / Davey Monkey

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies 1997
as Humphrey (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time 1997
as Top Ten Quiet Time Ideas Announcer (voice)

Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth 1997
as Official #2

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996
as Baby Bear / Humphrey (voice)

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet 1996
as Baby Bear (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmocize 1996
as Twisted Sister (voice)

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree 1995
as Ned Mouse (voice)

The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self (archive footage)

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green 1994
as Frog / Farmer Lear (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street Stays Up Late! 1993
as Baby Bear/MNN Logo Orange Monster(voice)

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
as Chicago Lion / Humphrey / Davey Monkey (voice)
- Muppet Know How
Muppet Know How 1993
as Big Head (voice)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs 1993
Actor
- Muppet Breakout
Muppet Breakout 1993
as Gimley (voice)

The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992
as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals 1991
as Chicago the Lion / Duck (voice)

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990
as Additional Muppet Performer

Jim Henson's Memorial Service 1990
Actor

The Muppets at Walt Disney World 1990
as Frog (voice)

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! 1990
as (archive footage) (voice)

The Earth Day Special 1990
as Lizard (voice)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990
as Donatello

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! 1990
as Herry's Granny (voice) / Herry's Mother (voice)

The Song of the Cloud Forest 1989
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 1989
as Self – Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie 1988
as Muppet Performer
- Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director 1988
as Dr. Julius Strangepork (voice)

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear 1988
Actor

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along 1988
as Farmer Lear (voice)

A Muppet Family Christmas 1987
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic 1986
as Snort / Snail (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Credits from TMDB.