Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011Rated7.21h 20mDocumentary

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.

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash

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Cast

  • Whoopi GoldbergNarrator (voice)
  • Frank OzSelf
  • Kevin ClashSelf
  • Bill BarrettaSelf
  • Fran BrillSelf
  • Joan Ganz CooneySelf
  • Arsenio HallSelf
  • Hugh JackmanSelf
  • Kermit LoveSelf
  • Martin P. RobinsonSelf

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