Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011•PG•1h 20m•7.2•Released
Documentary
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
Director
Constance Marks
Writer
Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Constance Marks Productions
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz
Self
Kevin Clash
Self
Bill Barretta
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Hugh Jackman
Self
Kermit Love
Self
Martin P. Robinson
Self
Rosie O'Donnell
Self
Cheryl Henson
Self
Caroll Spinney
Self
Production
Company
Constance Marks Productions
Producer
Corinne LaPook
Producer
James J. Miller
Producer
Constance Marks
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