David Rudman

This article is about the puppeteer and voice actor. For the wrestler and judoka, see David Rudman (wrestler).

David Rudman
David Rudman at SXSW 2015
Born	(1963-06-01) June 1, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Occupation	Muppet voice performer
Years active	1981-present

David Rudman (born June 1, 1963) is a puppeteer, voice actor. director and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for four Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster. However, Oz still comes in to record new material with Cookie Monster occasionally, as well as Grover and Bert.

Rudman also took over as Richard Hunt's half of the Two-Headed Monster after his death, along with Sonny Friendly, and also he took over for Sully to Jerry Nelson's Biff, the construction workers. He has also taken over two roles once held by Richard Hunt: Scooter and Janice of Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem.

He is currently the executive producer of Jack's Big Music Show, and performs the voice of Jack. Rudman is also the executive producer, co-creator, and director of Bunnytown.

Rudman was the speaker at the 2005 graduation ceremony for the Illinois Institute of Art—Chicago.

He attended Highland Park High School and graduated in 1981. He has been a speaker at the school's biennial Focus on the Arts program since 2003. He attended college at the University of Connecticut. He has written and produced cartoons for MTV, Disney Channel, and Comedy Central.

External links

• David Rudman at the Internet Movie Database
• Spiffy Pictures

Preceded by Richard Hunt	Performer of Scooter 2008 - present	Succeeded by None
Preceded by Richard Hunt	Performer of Janice 2008 - present	Succeeded by None
Preceded by Richard Hunt	Performer of Sully 1992 - 1999	Succeeded by None
Preceded by Richard Hunt	Performer of Sonny Friendly 1992 - 2000	Succeeded by None
Preceded by Richard Hunt	Performer of The Two-Headed Monster 1992 - present	Succeeded by None
Preceded by Frank Oz	Performer of Cookie Monster 2001 - present	Succeeded by None