Steve Whitmire
September 24, 1958 (66 years old) in Atlanta, Georgia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1958) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)
- 2015 · The Muppets as Kermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice)
- 2015 · Muppet Moments as Kermit the Frog
- 2014 · Muppets Most Wanted as Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
- 2012 · The Secret Policeman's Ball as Statler (voice)
- 2011 · The Muppets as Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
- 2011 · The Jonathan Ross Show as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2010 · Good Luck Charlie as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2009 · The Great Debate as
- 2008 · A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Beaker (voice)
- 2008 · Studio DC: Almost Live as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Foo-Foo
- 2007 · Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2007 · Dave Navarro's Spread as
- 2006 · 30 Rock as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2006 · I Love the '70s: Volume 2 as Self
- 2005 · The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as Scarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker
- 2004 · The Tony Danza Show as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2004 · The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2003 · It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
- 2002 · Kermit's Swamp Years as Kermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice)
- 2001 · The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 as Rizzo / Billy Boy / Penguin / Additional Muppets
- 1999 · The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)
- 1999 · Muppets from Space as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
- 1999 · The Very Best of the Muppet Show as Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
- 1999 · The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 as Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets
- 1996 · Muppets Tonight as Kermit / Bean Bunny / Beaker / Eugene / George the Janitor
- 1996 · Muppet Treasure Island as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
- 1994 · Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake as
- 1992 · The Muppet Christmas Carol as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
- 1992 · The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as
- 1991 · Dinosaurs as Woody (voice)
- 1991 · Dinosaurs as Mr. Mason Dixon (voice)
- 1991 · Dinosaurs as Sonny (voice)
- 1989 · The Jim Henson Hour as
- 1987 · A Muppet Family Christmas as Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
- 1986 · The Christmas Toy as Mew the Toy Mouse (voice)
- 1986 · Labyrinth as The Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice)
- 1986 · The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle
- 1985 · Dreamchild as Mock Turtle/Caterpillar
- 1984 · The Cosby Show as Scallions (voice)
- 1984 · The Muppets Take Manhattan as Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
- 1983 · Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Mermer Merggle / Crusty Doozer / Venerable Sage Hambo / Murray the Minstrel / Flange Doozer / Sir Blunderbrain / Club Member #3 (voice)
- 1982 · The Dark Crystal as Scientist (voice)
- 1981 · The Great Muppet Caper as Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
- 1981 · The Muppets Go to the Movies as Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
- 1979 · The Muppet Movie as Fletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice)
- 1979 · The Muppets Go Hollywood as Various Muppets
- 1978 · An Audience with... as Kermit the Frog
- 1976 · The Muppet Show as Additional Muppets (voice)
- 1976 · The Muppet Show as Kermit the Frog
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- 1969 · Sesame Unpaved as
- Future · Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame as Ernie
- 2022 · Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as Ernie (voice) / Kermit (voice) / Rizzo (voice) / others (voice)
- 2013 · Food Fight! | Muppisode as Beaker
- 2013 · Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Lips (voice)
- 2012 · The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala as Kermit the Frog / Statler (voice)
- 2011 · Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Kermit the Frog - Statler (voice)
- 2010 · Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures as Ernie
- 2009 · The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells as Beaker
- 2009 · Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Ernie (voice)
- 2009 · Sesame Street: Being Green as Ernie (voice)
- 2008 · Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures as Ernie
- 2008 · The Muppets: Ode to Joy as Beaker
- 2008 · The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! as Beaker
- 2008 · The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as Kermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice)
- 2008 · Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland as Ernie as Tweedle Dum (voice)
- 2006 · Best Ever Muppet Moments as Self
- 2005 · Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
- 2005 · Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
- 2004 · Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover as Ernie (voice)
- 2004 · Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 as Kermit the Frog / Statler ("Keep Fishin")
- 2002 · Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse as Ernie (voice)
- 2002 · Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' as Kermit the Frog
- 2002 · Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Ernie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice)
- 2002 · I Love Muppets as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 2001 · An Audience with Kylie Minogue as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 1999 · CinderElmo as Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)
- 1998 · The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 1998 · Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
- 1997 · Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me as Ernie (voice)
- 1997 · Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Ernie (voice)
- 1996 · Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- 1996 · Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly as Kermit the Frog
- 1996 · Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice)
- 1995 · Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree as Kermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)
- 1995 · Muppets on Wheels as Kermit The Frog
- 1994 · The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)
- 1994 · Muppet Classic Theater as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice)
- 1994 · Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Ernie (archive footage)
- 1993 · Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs as
- 1990 · The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / ... (voice)
- 1990 · The Muppets at Walt Disney World as Bean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
- 1990 · The Earth Day Special as Additional Muppets (voice)
- 1989 · The Song of the Cloud Forest as Wilf
- 1989 · Dog City: The Movie as Mad Dog / Mac
- 1987 · Down at Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Self (voice)
- 1986 · Fraggles Look For Jobs as Wembley (voice)
- 1986 · The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as Bean Bunny (voice)
- 1985 · Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as (voice)
- 1984 · The Bells of Fraggle Rock as Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice)
- 1983 · Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as Rizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice)
- 1983 · The World of 'The Dark Crystal' as Himself
- 1982 · The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show as Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)
- 1981 · Of Muppets & Men as Self
- 1979 · John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together as