Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey(2011)
Overview
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.
Director
Constance Marks
Studio
Constance Marks Productions
Revenue
$286K
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz
as Self
Kevin Clash
as Self
Bill Barretta
as Self
Fran Brill
as Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
as Self
Arsenio Hall
as Self
Hugh Jackman
as Self
Kermit Love
as Self
Martin P. Robinson
as Self
Rosie O'Donnell
as Self
Cheryl Henson
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$286K
Production Companies
Constance Marks Productions
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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 and released in 2011. It is a documentary film.
How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?▼
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?▼
The cast of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey includes Whoopi Goldberg as Narrator (voice), Frank Oz as Self, Kevin Clash as Self, Bill Barretta as Self, Fran Brill as Self and more.
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