Jim Martin
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 1984–2017 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
Jim Martin is an American puppeteer and director who is recognized for his work in television and film. His professional credits include forty-one entries in the entertainment industry. He is known for his contributions to the television program Sesame Street, where he has served as both a puppeteer and a director. In his capacity as a member of the Sesame Street cast, he has received an Emmy Award. Additionally, he has earned recognition for his work in costume design and styling, receiving an Emmy Award for outstanding achievement in that category. His filmography also includes roles in the productions House of Blood, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and Born to Race.
Career overview
Jim Martin is an American puppeteer and director who is recognized for his contributions to the television program Sesame Street. As a member of the cast for this production, he has received an Emmy Award. In addition to his performance work, he has earned multiple Emmy nominations and won an award for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design and Styling for his work on Sesame Street. His professional credits include a total of 41 entries according to industry records, and he is noted for his work in directing.
Beyond his involvement with Sesame Street, Martin has been associated with various film projects. His filmography includes credits for his work on House of Blood, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and Born to Race. These projects reflect his diverse career within the entertainment industry, spanning both his puppetry and directing roles. While his career has encompassed a variety of creative responsibilities, he remains best known for his long-standing association with the Sesame Street series.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street (2017) Director
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) Director
- Sesame Street: P is for Princess (2010) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Let's Play Music (2010) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009) Director
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Additional Muppets (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites (2008) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008) as Oscar the Grouch (assistant)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? (2007) Director
- Sesame Street: Ready for School! (2007) Director
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! (2006) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) as Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) Director
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With Bear (2004) Director
- Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) as Banana / Dog (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! (2003)
- Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby (2003) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002) as Computer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! (2002)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! (2002) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002) as Computer
- Elmo's World: Family Feature (2002) as Circus Book / Tickle Me Land narrator
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000) as Circus Book ("Books" segment) / Tickle Me Land narrator ("Dancing" segment)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! (2000)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! (2000) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! (2000) as Cactus (voice)
- CinderElmo (1999) as Muppet Performer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Additional Muppet (voice)
- Bear in the Big Blue House (1997) Director
- Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996) as Elf (voice)
- The Puzzle Place (1995) as Ben Olafson (voice)
- Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Muppet Performer (voice)
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) as Max Mekker(voice)
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) as Additional Muppet Performer
- The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990) as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
- Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)
- Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along (1988) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Doglion / Cauliflower (voice)
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
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What movies or TV shows is Jim Martin best known for?
Jim Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dead Poets Society (1989), The Cosby Show (1984), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984).
How many credits does Jim Martin have?
Jim Martin has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2017.
What is Jim Martin's background in cinema and television?
Jim Martin is an American puppeteer and director who is recognized for his work in television and film. His professional credits include forty-one entries in the entertainment industry. He is known for his contributions to the television program Sesame Street, where he has served as both a puppeteer and a director. In ...
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