Joe Raposo
Sound Born Feb 8, 1937 Died Feb 5, 1989 Fall River, Massachusetts, United States 58 credits
Biography
Joe Raposo works in sound. Born February 8, 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Died February 5, 1989. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Alfred Cohen
2 shared titles
Arnaud Churin
2 shared titles
Pierre Niney
1 shared title
Bastien Bouillon
1 shared title
Anaïs Demoustier
1 shared title
Laurent Lafitte
1 shared title
Pierfrancesco Favino
1 shared title
Patrick Mille
1 shared title
Vassili Schneider
1 shared title
Julien de Saint Jean
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Scripted Muppet Caper · SongsThe Scripted Muppet Caper · Original Music Composer
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetRaggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure · Music
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting · Songs
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars · Original Music ComposerSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales · Original Music ComposerSesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! · Songs
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration · Original Music Composer
Getting Ready to Read · MusicGetting Ready to Read · Songs
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His MusicSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music · Original Music ComposerSesame Street: Dance Along! · Songs
Shining Time Station · Main Title Theme ComposerSesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 · Original Music Composer
Madeline · Original Music Composer
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories · MusicKingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure · MusicRag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas · MusicCabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas · Songs
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show · Original Music ComposerThe Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat · Music
The Great Muppet CaperThe Great Muppet Caper · SongsThe Great Muppet Caper · Original Music ComposerDennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother · Music
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? · Music
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street · Songs
Peeping Times · Music
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical AdventureRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure · Original Music ComposerRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure · Music ArrangerRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure · LyricistRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure · Songs
Nashville · Original Music Composer
Out to Lunch · SongsOut to Lunch · Music
Maurie · Original Music Composer
The Possession of Joel Delaney · Music DirectorThe Possession of Joel Delaney · Original Music ComposerSavages · Original Music Composer
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince · Original Music Composer
The Great Santa Claus Switch · Original Music ComposerThe Great Santa Claus Switch · Songs
This Way to Sesame Street · Music DirectorHey Cinderella! · Original Music Composer
The Dick Cavett Show
Run, Run · Music
Full Filmography
58 titles- The Scripted Muppet Caper (2025) Songs
- The Scripted Muppet Caper (2025) Original Music Composer
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (2021) Music
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (2019) Songs
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997) Songs
- Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993) Original Music Composer
- Getting Ready to Read (1992) Music
- Getting Ready to Read (1992) Songs
- Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Dance Along! (1990) Songs
- Shining Time Station (1989) Main Title Theme Composer
- Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 (1989) Original Music Composer
- Madeline (1988) Original Music Composer
- Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986) Music
- Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure (1986) Music
- Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. (1986) as Self
- Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984) Music
- Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984) Songs
- The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982) Original Music Composer
- The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982) Music
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) Songs
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) Original Music Composer
- Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother (1981) Music
- Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980) as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
- Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980) Music
- A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979) Songs
- Peeping Times (1978) Music
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) Original Music Composer
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) Music Arranger
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) Lyricist
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) Songs
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) Music Director
- Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977) Music
- Nashville (1975) Original Music Composer
- Out to Lunch (1974) Songs
- Out to Lunch (1974) Music
- Maurie (1973) Original Music Composer
- The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) Music Director
- The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) Original Music Composer
- Savages (1972) Original Music Composer
- Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971) Original Music Composer
- The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) Original Music Composer
- The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) Songs
- This Way to Sesame Street (1969) Music Director
- Hey Cinderella! (1969) Original Music Composer
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Run, Run (1965) Music
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Raposo best known for?
Joe Raposo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including D.E.B.S. (2005), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Great Muppet Caper (1981).
When and where was Joe Raposo born?
Joe Raposo was born on February 8, 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. They passed away on February 5, 1989.
How many credits does Joe Raposo have?
Joe Raposo has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.
What is Joe Raposo's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sin...
Joe Raposo by the numbers
58credits
55films
3TV series
1961–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited) — aged about 44
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 31
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 24
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