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Kevin Clash

Acting Born Sep 17, 1960 Turners Station, Maryland, USA 191 credits
191
Total Credits
2025
74 Years Career Span
37
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kevin Jeffrey Clash is an American voice actor and puppeteer born on September 17, 1960, in Turners Station, Maryland, United States. His characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter, and Hoots the Owl. He serves as Sesame Street Muppet Captain and co-executive producer. In the fall of 2006, Clash released an autobiography titled My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud. His known television and film work includes projects such as The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Jim Henson Hour, and Dinosaurs. He has a known total of 159 credits in acting.

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Career

Career overview

Kevin Jeffrey Clash is an American voice actor and puppeteer born on September 17, 1960, in Turners Station, Maryland, United States. Throughout his career, he has portrayed several notable characters including Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter, and Hoots the Owl. In addition to his performance work, he serves as the Sesame Street Muppet Captain and holds the role of co-executive producer for the program. His work spans numerous television shows and films, including projects such as The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Jim Henson Hour, and Dinosaurs.

In the fall of 2006, Clash expanded his creative output by releasing an autobiography titled My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud. With a career encompassing numerous acting credits and production responsibilities, he remains a prominent figure in puppetry and voice acting within the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Film

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock

as Self - Featured Puppeteer
Film

Central Park

as Gruenak (voice) / Various Characters (puppet)
Film

Central Park

as Various Characters (puppet)
Film

The Happytime Murders

as Bumblypants / Lyle (voice)

The Game

2006
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The Tony Danza Show

as Self
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The Tony Danza Show

as Self - Guest

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

2003

Love for Rent

as Elmo

Scrubs

as Elmo (voice)
Film

The Bridges of Madison County

as Elmo (voice)

Rove

as Elmo

Frequent co-stars

Dave Goelz 8 shared titles
Frank Oz 6 shared titles
Steve Whitmire 6 shared titles
Jerry Nelson 5 shared titles
Fran Brill 4 shared titles
David Rudman 3 shared titles
Jim Henson 3 shared titles
Brian Henson 3 shared titles
Bill Barretta 3 shared titles
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph 2 shared titles

Career timeline

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Happytime Murders
Tour de Pharmacy
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About AnimalsTurtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSesame Street: M is for MysterySesame Street: M is for Mystery · Director
Sesame Street: Elmo the Musical
Sesame Street: Singing with the StarsSesame Street: Singing with the Stars · ProducerSesame Street: Singing with the Stars · DirectorSesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers · Director
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneySesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor AdventuresSesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures · DirectorSesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures · ProducerSesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends
Sesame Street: P is for Princess · DirectorSesame Street: P is for Princess · ProducerSesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the WorldSesame Street: Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies
Sesame Street: Being GreenSesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical TalesSesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoSesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! · Director
Rosie LiveSesame Street: Count on SportsSesame Street: Elmo's World: OppositesSesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites · Co-Executive ProducerSesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Elmo's Christmas CountdownSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country SongsSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs · DirectorSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs · Co-Executive ProducerSesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
The GameSesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimeA Sesame Street Christmas CarolSesame Beginnings: Exploring TogetherSesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky!
The Muppets' Wizard of OzSesame Street: Big Bird Sings!Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza ShowSesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverSesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover · DirectorSesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Extreme Makeover: Home EditionSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs · DirectorSesame Street: Zoe's Dance MovesElmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieSesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseI Love MuppetsElmo's World: Family FeatureSesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
ScrubsSesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfSesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! · Co-Executive ProducerSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Elmo's WorldSesame Street: Elmo's World · Executive ConsultantSesame Street: Let's Make MusicSesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!
The West WingRoveSesame UnpavedMuppets from SpaceThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetSesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle GameSesame Street: The Great Numbers GameSesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!Sesame Street: Fiesta!Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the TruthSesame Street: Get Up and DanceSesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
The Daily ShowMuppets TonightThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowMuppet Treasure IslandSesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeBaby Balloon
The World of Jim HensonSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoMuppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationFor Our ChildrenSesame Street Stays Up Late!Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Dog CityGetting Ready to Read

Full Filmography

191 titles
  • The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (2025) as Self - Featured Puppeteer
  • Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic (2022) as Elmo (voice) / Clifford (voice)
  • The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Gruenak (voice) / Various Characters (puppet)
  • The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Various Characters (puppet)
  • The Happytime Murders (2018) as Bumblypants / Lyle (voice)
  • Tour de Pharmacy (2017) as Sesame Street Character (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Animals (2014) as Elmo
  • Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) as Self
  • Sesame Street: M is for Mystery (2014) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: M is for Mystery (2014) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo the Musical (2013)
  • Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) Producer
  • Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) Director
  • Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays (2012) as Elmo
  • Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) as Self
  • Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011) Director
  • Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011) Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends (2011) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure (2011) as Elmo / Triangle (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure (2011) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure (2011) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: People in Your Neighborhood (2011) as Elmo (Voice)
  • Sesame Street: P is for Princess (2010) Director
  • Sesame Street: P is for Princess (2010) Producer
  • Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 (2010) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World (2010) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies (2010) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: When Families Grieve (2010) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Let's Play Music (2010) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Let's Play Music (2010) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Being Green (2009) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo (2009) as Elmo / Baby Natasha (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009) Co-Executive Producer
  • Rosie Live (2008)
  • Sesame Street: Count on Sports (2008) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites (2008) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites (2008) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008) as Elmo (Elmo as the Red Rabbit) (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008) Director
  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (2008) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Love the Earth! (2008) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Love the Earth! (2008) Co-Executive Producer
  • Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) as Elmo / Elmer (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) Director
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? (2007) as Elmo
  • The Game (2006)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time (2006) as Elmo (voice)
  • A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) as i-SAM / Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together (2006) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! (2006) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! (2006) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Pets! (2006) as Elmo
  • The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) as Clifford / Mulch / Black Dog (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! (2005) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor (2005) as Elmo
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
  • Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) Director
  • Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) Co-Producer
  • Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004) as (voice)
  • Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! (2004) as Elmo
  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
  • Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) as Elmo (voice) / Backup Monster (puppeteer) / Performer - "The Pasta Song"
  • Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) Director
  • Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves (2003) as Elmo
  • Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) (2003) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost (2003) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke (2003) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! (2003) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Great Outdoors! (2003) as Elmo
  • It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) as Sam Eagle (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002) as Elmo / Wolf (voice)
  • I Love Muppets (2002) as Self
  • Elmo's World: Family Feature (2002) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002) as Benny Rabbit / Elmo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002) Co-Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! (2002) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Babies, Dogs & More! (2002) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Springtime Fun! (2002) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Birthdays, Games & More! (2002) as Elmo
  • Scrubs (2001) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf (2001) as Elmo (Voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001) Co-Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001) as Elmo / Baby Natasha (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000) Executive Consultant
  • Sesame Street: Let's Make Music (2000) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! (2000) as Elmo (voice)
  • The West Wing (1999) as Elmo (voice)
  • Rove (1999) as Elmo
  • Sesame Unpaved (1999)
  • Muppets from Space (1999) as Clifford (voice)
  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) as Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver (voice)
  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) Co-Producer
  • CinderElmo (1999) as Elmo (voice)
  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999) as Elmo/Pestie
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs (1999) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Elmo
  • The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998) as Announcer / Frog (voice)
  • Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game (1998) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game (1998) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma' (1998) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997) as Elmo / "Numero Comparsa" Singer (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth (1997) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance (1997) as Elmo / Kingston Livingston III (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies (1997) as Natasha (voice) (archive footage)
  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • Muppets Tonight (1996) as Clifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Elmo (voice)
  • Muppet Treasure Island (1996) as Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share (1996) as Elmo
  • Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996) as Elmo (voice)
  • Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996) as Bad Polly / Spa'am (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Elmocize (1996) as Elmo / Benny Rabbit (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996) as Elmo (voice)
  • Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995) as Father Mouse (voice)
  • Baby Balloon (1995) as Baby (voice)
  • The World of Jim Henson (1994) as Self / Elmo (archive footage)
  • Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Elmo / Benny Rabbit (voice)
  • Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994) as Elmo (voice)
  • Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green (1994) as Clifford / Billy Bunny / P.J. / Leon (voice)
  • Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Elmo / Baby Natasha / Hoots the Owl (voice)
  • For Our Children (1993) as Self
  • Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) as Elmo/Cousin Pepe/Elmo-noske/Bjarne Betjent/Wolfgang the Seal/Grouch Relative(voice)
  • Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! (1993) as Elmo
  • Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs (1993)
  • Dog City (1992) as Eliot Shag (voice)
  • Getting Ready to Read (1992) as Sam / Ferlinghetti Donizetti (voice)
  • Dinosaurs (1991) as Baby Sinclair (voice)
  • The Torkelsons (1991) as Elmo (voice)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) as Splinter
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game (1991) as Elmo(voice)
  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1991) as Mr. McGregor / Bluejay (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991) as Elmo / Chip (voice)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mania: Behind the Shells — The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (1991) as Himself
  • The Rory Story (1991) Creative Consultant
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) as Splinter (voice)
  • The Earth Day Special (1990) as Muppets (voice)
  • The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) as Clifford / Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990) as Elmo (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) as Elmo /Hoots the Owl (voice)
  • Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)
  • The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990) as Clifford / Alligator (voice)
  • Basil Hears a Noise (1990) as Elmo
  • The Jim Henson Hour (1989) as Self / Various
  • Dog City (1989) as Ace Yu (voice)
  • The Song of the Cloud Forest (1989) as Caiman / Nick (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) as Elmo/Hoots the Owl/Additional Muppets (voice)
  • Free to Be... a Family (1988) as Elmo / Unemployed Bear (voice)
  • Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along (1988) as P.J. / Be-Bop (voice)
  • Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear (1988) as P.J. / Luncheon Counter Monster (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Sing Along (1987)
  • Labyrinth (1986) as The Four Guards / Firey 1 / Ambrosius (voice)
  • The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986) as Father / Be-Bop (voice)
  • Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers (1986) as Chip Cat / Honker (voice)
  • Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles (1986) Associate Producer
  • Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe (1985) as Various
  • Muppet Lift Off (1985) as Smilin' Ed (voice)
  • Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self
  • The Great Space Coaster (1981) as Goriddle Gorilla
  • Sesame Street (1969) as Baby Natasha
  • Sesame Street (1969) as Clementine
  • Sesame Street (1969) as Elmo / Hoots the Owl / Baby Natasha (voice)
  • Sesame Street (1969) as Hoots the Owl
  • Sesame Street (1969) Producer
  • Today (1952) as Self
  • Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party as Conman, Himself / Hoots the Owl

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kevin Clash best known for?

Kevin Clash is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (2025), Central Park (1990), Central Park (1990), The Happytime Murders (2018).

When and where was Kevin Clash born?

Kevin Clash was born on September 17, 1960 in Turners Station, Maryland, USA.

How many credits does Kevin Clash have?

Kevin Clash has accumulated over 191 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.

What is Kevin Clash's background in cinema and television?

Kevin Jeffrey Clash is an American voice actor and puppeteer born on September 17, 1960, in Turners Station, Maryland, United States. His characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter, and Hoots the Owl. He serves as Sesame Street Muppet Captain and co-executive producer. In the fall of 2006, Clash release...