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Joe Raposo(1937-1989)

  • Music Department
  • Composer
  • Actor
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Joe Raposo in Anne et Andy (1977)
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Sesame Street: 25th Birthday - A Musical Celebration
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Joe Raposo was born on 8 February 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for 1, rue Sésame (1969), La grande aventure des Muppets (1981) and L'Incroyable Hulk (2008). He was married to Pat Collins. He died on 5 February 1989 in Bronxville, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 8, 1937
DiedFebruary 5, 1989(51)
BornFebruary 8, 1937
DiedFebruary 5, 1989(51)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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Known for

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
1, rue Sésame
8.1
TV Series
  • Music Department
Frank Oz, Charles Grodin, Jim Henson, Diana Rigg, and Dave Goelz in La grande aventure des Muppets (1981)
La grande aventure des Muppets
7.1
  • Music Department(music and lyrics by)
  • 1981
Edward Norton and Lou Ferrigno in L'Incroyable Hulk (2008)
L'Incroyable Hulk
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Over Under Around And Through")
  • 2008
Rencontres du troisième type (1977)
Rencontres du troisième type
7.6
  • Soundtrack(as Joseph Raposo, "The Square Song")
  • 1977

Credits

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Music Department



  • Anneliese van der Pol in Shalom Sesame (2010)
    Shalom Sesame
    5.1
    TV Series
    • Music Department
    • 2010
  • Sesame Street: The Very Best of Elmo (2010)
    Sesame Street: The Very Best of Elmo
    5.4
    • lyricist
    • 2010
  • Plaza Sésamo: Los monstruos feos más bellos (2008)
    Plaza Sésamo: Los monstruos feos más bellos
    Video
    • composer: additional music: archive footage
    • 2008
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
    1, rue Sésame
    8.1
    TV Series
    • original songs and arrangements
    • original songs
    • musical director ...
    • 1969–2006
  • Elmo's Potty Time (2006)
    Elmo's Potty Time
    6.6
    Video
    • composer
    • composer: theme music
    • lyricist: theme song (segment "music")
    • 2006
  • Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras (2006)
    Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras
    Video
    • composer: additional music: archive footage
    • 2006
  • Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters (2005)
    Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters
    7.2
    Video
    • Music Department
    • 2005
  • Fran Brill, Kevin Clash, Carmen Osbahr, Caroll Spinney, and Big Bird in Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke (2003)
    Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
    6.4
    Video
    • songs and arrangements
    • 2003
  • Sesame Street: Computer Caper (2002)
    Sesame Street: Computer Caper
    7.6
    Video
    • original songs & arrangements
    • 2002
  • Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002)
    Bert & Ernie's Word Play
    7.5
    Video
    • additional songs
    • 2002
  • Kevin Clash and Elmo in Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002)
    Elmo Visits the Firehouse
    7.2
    Video
    • original songs and arrangements
    • 2002
  • Fran Brill, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, and John Tartaglia in Play with Me Sesame (2002)
    Play with Me Sesame
    6.5
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 2002
  • Kevin Clash, Martin P. Robinson, and Caroll Spinney in Sesame Street: Let's Make Music! (2000)
    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music!
    8.0
    Video
    • composer: songs
    • 2000
  • Frank Oz in Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (1999)
    Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
    8.1
    Video
    • songs
    • 1999
  • Frank Oz and Steve Whitmire in The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998)
    The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
    8.3
    Video
    • songs
    • 1998

Composer



  • Broken Wing
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2011
  • Sesame Street: The Very Best of Elmo (2010)
    Sesame Street: The Very Best of Elmo
    5.4
    • Composer
    • 2010
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
    1, rue Sésame
    8.1
    TV Series
    • composer
    • 1969–2007
  • Kids' Guide to Life: Learning to Share (1996)
    Kids' Guide to Life: Learning to Share
    8.9
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Sesame Street: A New Baby in My House
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Sesame Songs: Sing-Along Earth Songs (1993)
    Sesame Songs: Sing-Along Earth Songs
    8.0
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, and Big Bird in Sesame Street: A Musical Celebration (1993)
    Sesame Street: A Musical Celebration
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 2 (1993)
    Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 2
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 1 (1991)
    Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 1
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • Shining Time Station (1989)
    Shining Time Station
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1989–1991
  • Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990)
    Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990)
    Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
    8.8
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, and Big Bird in Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting (1989)
    Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting
    8.2
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1989
  • Madeline (1988)
    Madeline
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Frank Oz in The Best of Ernie and Bert (1988)
    The Best of Ernie and Bert
    7.4
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1988

Actor



  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
    1, rue Sésame
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Singer 'Sloth Sleepy'
    • Singer 'Somebody Come and Play'
    • Singer 'Pretty Baby' ...
    • 1969–1992
  • Sesame Street: Numbers (1991)
    Sesame Street: Numbers
    Video Game
    • (voice)
    • 1991
  • Frank Oz, Charles Grodin, Jim Henson, Diana Rigg, and Dave Goelz in La grande aventure des Muppets (1981)
    La grande aventure des Muppets
    7.1
    • Restaurant Orchestra Member (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • Sue Allen, Don Messick, Hal Smith, Wayne Morton, and Ken Lundie in Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980)
    Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Gil Gickler
    • Groogen Musician
    • Senior Fairy (voice) ...
    • 1980
  • Marty Brill, Didi Conn, Paul Dooley, Niki Flacks, Hetty Galen, Sheldon Harnick, George S. Irving, Joe Silver, Arnold Stang, Fred Stuthman, Alan Sues, Allen Swift, and Mark Baker in Anne et Andy (1977)
    Anne et Andy
    6.7
    • Joe (uncredited)
    • 1977

Videos1

Sesame Street: 25th Birthday - A Musical Celebration
Clip 3:46
Sesame Street: 25th Birthday - A Musical Celebration

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Joseph Raposo
  • Born
    • February 8, 1937
    • Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • February 5, 1989
    • Bronxville, New York, USA(lymphoma)
  • Spouse
    • Pat CollinsJanuary 31, 1976 - February 5, 1989 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Joseph Soares Guilherme Raposo III
  • Parents
      Joseph Soares Guilherme Raposo Sr.
  • Other works
    (June 4 & 5, 1990) He composed music for the musical, "A Wonderful Life," in a staged reading at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. Sheldon Harnick wrote the book and lyrics. Dorothy Danner was director.
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Attended Harvard University and was good friends with classmate Tom Lehrer.
  • Trademark
      Often wrote songs for 1, rue Sésame (1969)

FAQ

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  • When did Joe Raposo die?
    February 5, 1989
  • How did Joe Raposo die?
    Lymphoma
  • How old was Joe Raposo when he died?
    51 years old
  • Where did Joe Raposo die?
    Bronxville, New York, USA
  • When was Joe Raposo born?
    February 8, 1937

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