About
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.
Filmography
The Muppet Show2026 · Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas2025 · Cookie Monster (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School2024 · Cookie Monster
Jim Henson Idea Man2024 · Self (archive footage)
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular2023 · Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker2022 · Cookie Monster (voice)
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic2022 · Baby Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together2021 · Cookie Monster
Dear Earth2021 · Janice (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion2021 · Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy2021 · Cookie Monster (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story2020 · Cookie Monster (voice)
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II2020 · The Muppets Puppeteer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate2020 · Cookie Monster (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration2019 · Baby Bear / Cookie Monster / Letter Y / Sully / ... (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special2018 · Cookie Monster
The Muppets Take The O22018 · Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Himself (voice)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase2017 · Cookie Monster
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas2016 · Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Keep Christmas With You2015 · Cookie Monster