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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

Movie ★ 7.2 80 min

Documentary

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Justin Weinstein Writer Constance Marks Director Philip Shane Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 21, 2011
Runtime
80 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$286,201
IMDb
tt1787660
Language
Studio
Constance Marks Productions

Themes

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg Narrator (voice) Frank Oz Frank Oz Self Kevin Clash Kevin Clash Self Bill Barretta Bill Barretta Self Fran Brill Fran Brill Self Joan Ganz Cooney Joan Ganz Cooney Self Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall Self Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman Self Kermit Love Kermit Love Self Martin P. Robinson Martin P. Robinson Self Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell Self Cheryl Henson Cheryl Henson Self Caroll Spinney Caroll Spinney Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey about?
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
Who directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was directed by Constance Marks.
Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta.
When was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey released?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is a 2011 documentary film.
Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
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