Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

7.280 min
Documentary

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/21/2011

Runtime: 80 min

Director: Constance Marks

Top Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Narrator (voice)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Self

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Self

Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Self

Joan Ganz Cooney

Joan Ganz Cooney

Self

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Self

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Self

Kermit Love

Kermit Love

Self

Martin P. Robinson

Martin P. Robinson

Self

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