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Caroll Spinney

Acting

Caroll Spinney

Born December 26, 1933 — died December 8, 2019 · Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Caroll Edwin Spinney (sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney; December 26, 1933 – December 9, 2019) was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.

Known For 20

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1993 · Dog in Pound (uncredited)

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979 · Big Bird (voice)

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999 · Big Bird

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976 · Big Bird

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

2005 · Big Bird (uncredited)

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 · Big Bird

Portlandia

Portlandia

2011 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Scrubs

Scrubs

2001 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 · Self

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013 · Self

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990 · Big Bird (voice)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021 · Self

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Filmography 48

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022 · Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021 · Self

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019 · Self / Big Bird

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

2019 · Big Bird

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

2018 · Self

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

2016 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015 · Self - Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015 · Big Bird/Oscar

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013 · Self

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012 · Big Bird (voice)

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 · Self

Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas

Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas

2011 · Oscar the Grouch

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

2011 · Big Bird

Portlandia

Portlandia

2011 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

2010 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Being Green

Sesame Street: Being Green

2009 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

2009 · Oscar The Grouch (voice)

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

2009 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

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

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

2009 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008 · Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

2008 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)

2008 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)

2008 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)

2008 · Big Bird

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

2008 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?

2007 · Big Bird

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006 · Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)

1 vs. 100

1 vs. 100

2006 · Oscar the Grouch

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

2005 · Big Bird (voice)

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

2005 · Big Bird (uncredited)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004 · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004 · Big Bird (voice)

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004 · Big Bird / Oscar

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

2004 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

2003 · Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

2003 · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

2002 · Oscar The Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002 · Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

2001 · Big Bird (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

2001 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Scrubs

Scrubs

2001 · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

2000 · Big Bird / Oscar

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

2000 · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch ("Music" segment)

Writing 1

Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

1983 · Story