Martin P. Robinson
Biography
Martin P. Robinson is an American puppeteer born on March 9, 1954, in Dearborn, Michigan. He graduated from Brookfield East High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Robinson is known for his work on Sesame Street, where he performed the characters of Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Slimey, and others. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Robinson's other notable work includes puppeteering on Sesame Tree and performing in various other productions.
Career overview
Martin P. Robinson is a puppeteer known for his work in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his performances on Sesame Street, where he has portrayed several characters over the course of more than 20 years. His characters on the show include Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony the Turtle.
Robinson's work on Sesame Street is not his only notable contribution to the industry. He has also performed as Riff on the television show Allegra's Window. Additionally, he worked as an animatronic puppeteer for the character Leonardo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Robinson's experience and expertise in puppetry have also led to him training puppeteers on Sesame Tree.
Robinson's career in puppetry spans multiple projects and mediums. His work has been featured in various films and television shows, including Law & Order: Organized Crime and Sesame Street 4D. He has also been involved in the production of Spitting Image. With over 20 years of experience on Sesame Street and numerous other projects, Martin P. Robinson has established himself as a skilled and accomplished puppeteer in the entertainment industry.
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95 titles- The Muppet Show (2026) as Supporting Muppet Performer
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School (2024) as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
- Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular (2023) as Telly Monster
- Oscar's Handmade Halloween (2023) as Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
- Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic (2022) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Octopus Puppeteer #1
- Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days (2021) as Self
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Helpsters (2019) as Mr. Primm (voice)
- When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special (2018)
- Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016) as Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
- The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl (2015) Director
- Sesame Street: M is for Mystery (2014) as Telly
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) as Self
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) as Fluffy
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) as Self
- Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure (2011) as Telly (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World (2010) as Telly Monster
- Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo (2009) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales (2009)
- Sesame Street: Being Green (2009) as Telly (voice)
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008) as Slimey
- Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007) as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) as Telly
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) as Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
- Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! (2005) as Snuffy (voice)
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey (voice)
- Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004)
- Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) (2003) as Book/Snuffy
- Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost (2003) as Snuffy / Telly (voice)
- Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby (2003) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke (2003) as Telly
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! (2003) as Snuffy (voice)
- Elmo's World: Family Feature (2002) as Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002) as Slimey / Book
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001) as Mr. Snuffleupagus
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf (2001) as Telly (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001) as Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000) as Picture Book / Dragon ("Books" segment)
- Sesame Street: Let's Make Music (2000) as Telly
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! (2000) as Slimey
- Sesame Unpaved (1999)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
- CinderElmo (1999) as Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999) as grey Grouch/purple Pestie
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs (1999) as Telly / Snuffy (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game (1998) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game (1998) as Telly
- Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997) as Telly
- Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997) as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth (1997) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies (1997) as Telly Monster / Monty (voice)
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
- Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996) as Shark / Big Snort (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Imagine That! (1996) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmocize (1996) as Monty (voice)
- The World of Jim Henson (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Allegra's Window (1994)
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994) as Announcer/Telly Monster/Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) as Telly Monster/Mrs. Grouch/Mr. Snuffleupagus(voice)
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! (1993) as Telly Monster
- Getting Ready to Read (1992) as Old MacDougal / Rocky (voice)
- Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991) as Buster the Horse / Sheep / Fish (voice)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) as Leonardo
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) as Dinger (archive footage)
- Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990) as Herry's Father (voice)
- Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) as Telly Monster/Manolo (voice)
- Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along (1988) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986) as Farmer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers (1986) as Honker
- Sesame Street: Learning About Letters (1986) as Snuffy/Telly Monster/Buster the Horse/Irvine the Grouch (voice)
- Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986) as Telly Monster / Snuffy / Buster the Horse (voice)
- Follow That Bird (1985) as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster / Board of Birds / Grouch Diner Patron (voice)
- Spitting Image (1984)
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) as Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
- Big Bird in China (1983) as Telly Monster (voice)
- Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983) as Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
- Sesame Street (1969) as Telly Monster / Aloysius Snuffleupagus / Irvine / Slimey (voice)
- Sesame Street (1969) as Irvine
- Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party as Mugger / Telly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Martin P. Robinson best known for?
Martin P. Robinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Muppet Show (2026), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), The Sleeping Dictionary (2003), The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999).
When and where was Martin P. Robinson born?
Martin P. Robinson was born on March 9, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Martin P. Robinson have?
Martin P. Robinson has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2026.
What is Martin P. Robinson's background in cinema and television?
Martin P. Robinson is an American puppeteer born on March 9, 1954, in Dearborn, Michigan. He graduated from Brookfield East High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Robinson is known for his work on Sesame Street, where he performed the characters of Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Slimey, and others. He also performed ...