Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011
PG
1h 20m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

7.3K

YOUR RATING

Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet, Kevin Clash, the heart and soul of Elmo.

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The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.

Directors
- Constance Marks
- Philip Shane
Writers
- Philip Shane
- Justin Weinstein
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

7.3K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Constance Marks
- Philip Shane
Writers
- Philip Shane
- Justin Weinstein
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 8 wins & 8 nominations total

Self
(archive footage)

Bill Barretta

Self - Puppeteer

Tau Bennett

Self

Fran Brill

Self - Puppeteer

Carson Carr

Guy Eating Cake #2

George Clash

Self

Gladys Clash

Self - Mother

Joan Ganz Cooney

Self - Co-Founder - Sesame Workshop

Arsenio Hall

Self
(archive footage)

Cheryl Henson

Self - President - Jim Henson Foundation

Jim Henson

Self
(archive footage)

Hugh Jackman

Self
(archive footage)

Kermit Love

Self
(archive footage)

Rove McManus

Self
(archive footage)

Rosie O'Donnell

Self
(archive footage)

Regis Philbin

Self
(archive footage)

Directors
- Constance Marks
- Philip Shane
Writers
- Philip Shane
- Justin Weinstein
All cast & crew
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Trivia
In addition to being the narrator of this film, Whoopi Goldberg is also the narrator of the original Sesame Workshop "Around the World" promo, which premiered in 2004 and was used until 2008.

Connections
Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.20 (2011)

Soundtracks
Les Z'animaux
Written by Mado Marchant & Alexandra Pic
Arranged by Paul Crabbe
Courtesy of Panorama SAS / Society Expand Drama

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Featured review

9/10

Made me want to be a puppeteer

If you've enjoyed watching the Muppets/Sesame Street/or the like you'll love this movie. The story of Kevin Clash is not so dramatic as much as it is fascinating and a thorough exploration of the unique world and craft of Muppets. I frequently found myself giggling or chuckling during several scenes, and I was always excited whenever someone put a puppet on to see how they would bring it to life with their voice and motions. The movie showed me where to find the deep hidden meaning in puppets and shows like Sesame Street. This movie made me feel happy, and I don't know that I can explain why except that this is part of the magic of puppeteers like Kevin Clash and their craft.