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Gender

Male

Birthday

1958-09-24 (66 years old)

Place of Birth

Atlanta, Georgia

Steve Whitmire

Biography:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1958) 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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Known For

Acting

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)

2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as Ernie (voice) / Kermit (voice) / Rizzo (voice) / others (voice)

2015

The Muppets as Kermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice)
Muppet Moments as Kermit the Frog

2014

Muppets Most Wanted as Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)

2013

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Lips (voice)

2012

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala as Kermit the Frog / Statler (voice)
The Secret Policeman's Ball as Statler (voice)

2011

The Muppets as Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Kermit the Frog - Statler (voice)
The Jonathan Ross Show as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2010

Good Luck Charlie as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2009

2008

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Beaker (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland as Ernie as Tweedle Dum (voice)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as Kermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice)
Studio DC: Almost Live as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Foo-Foo

2007

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2006

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
30 Rock as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2005

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as Scarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker

2004

The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 as Kermit the Frog / Statler ("Keep Fishin")
The Tony Danza Show as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2002

Kermit's Swamp Years as Kermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
I Love Muppets as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Ernie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice)

2001

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 as Rizzo / Billy Boy / Penguin / Additional Muppets
An Audience with Kylie Minogue as Kermit the Frog (voice)

1999

Muppets from Space as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
CinderElmo as Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show as Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 as Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street as Kermit the Frog (voice)

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Ernie (voice)

1996

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
Muppets Tonight as Kermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants

1995

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree as Kermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)
Muppets on Wheels as Kermit The Frog

1994

Muppet Classic Theater as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice)
The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)

1993

1992

The Muppet Christmas Carol as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)

1991

Muppet*Vision 3D as Waldo C. Graphic / Bean Bunny / Toy Soldier
Dinosaurs as Woody (voice)
Dinosaurs as Mr. Mason Dixon (voice)
Dinosaurs as Sonny (voice)

1990

The Muppets at Walt Disney World as Bean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / ... (voice)
The Earth Day Special as Additional Muppets (voice)

1989

Dog City: The Movie as Mad Dog / Mac

1987

A Muppet Family Christmas as Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
Down at Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Self (voice)

1986

The Christmas Toy as Mew the Toy Mouse (voice)
Labyrinth as The Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as Bean Bunny (voice)
Fraggles Look For Jobs as Wembley (voice)

1985

Dreamchild as Mock Turtle/Caterpillar

1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan as Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
The Bells of Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
The Cosby Show as Scallions (voice)

1983

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as Rizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice)
Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Mermer Merggle / Crusty Doozer / Venerable Sage Hambo / Murray the Minstrel / Flange Doozer / Sir Blunderbrain / Club Member #3 (voice)

1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show as Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)
The Dark Crystal as Scientist (voice)

1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies as Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
The Great Muppet Caper as Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)

1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood as Various Muppets
The Muppet Movie as Fletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice)

1978

An Audience with... as Kermit the Frog

1976

The Muppet Show as Additional Muppets (voice)

1975

Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

1969

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