About Sesame Street
- Released on November 10, 1969
'Sesame Street' is a beloved and iconic children's television show that has been entertaining and educating young viewers for over five decades. The show is set on a unique and vibrant inner-city street, where a diverse group of human and muppet characters come together to teach preschoolers important educational and social concepts. The setting of 'Sesame Street' is designed to be relatable and engaging for young viewers, providing a familiar and comforting backdrop for the show's entertaining and educational content.
One of the standout features of 'Sesame Street' is its cast of memorable and lovable characters. Frank Oz, a legendary puppeteer and voice actor, brings the character of Bert to life, while Sonia Manzano plays the role of Maria Figueroa Rodriguez, a human character who runs the 'Fix-It Shop' on the street. Other beloved muppet characters on the show include Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch, each of whom has their own unique personality and set of skills that they use to help teach and entertain the young viewers.
'Sesame Street' uses a variety of engaging and entertaining techniques to teach preschoolers important concepts. The show features comedy sketches, cartoons, games, and songs that are designed to be both fun and educational. The use of comedy and humor helps to keep young viewers engaged and entertained, while the educational content is carefully crafted to be age-appropriate and relevant to the show's target audience. Overall, 'Sesame Street' is a highly influential and successful children's television show that has had a lasting impact on generations of young viewers.
Main Cast of Sesame Street
Frank Oz plays Bert (2748 episodes)
Sonia Manzano plays Maria Figueroa Rodriguez (2748 episodes)
Roscoe Orman plays Gordon Robinson (2748 episodes)
Richard Hunt
Fran Brill plays Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice) (2748 episodes)
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph plays Abby Cadabby (2717 episodes) , Muppet (2717 episodes) , Virginia Virginia (2717 episodes) , Grouch (2717 episodes)
Caroll Spinney plays Cookie Monster (2717 episodes) , Sam the Robot (2717 episodes) , Bennett Snerf (2717 episodes) , Oscar the Grouch (2717 episodes) , Big Bird (2748 episodes)
Kevin Clash plays Baby Natasha (2717 episodes) , Clementine (2717 episodes) , Hoots the Owl (2717 episodes) , Elmo/Hoots the Owl/Baby Natasha (voice) (2748 episodes)
Martin P. Robinson plays Irvine (2717 episodes) , Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice) (2748 episodes)
Dave Goelz
Eric Jacobson
Jim Henson
Linda Bove plays Linda (2748 episodes)
Pam Arciero
Joey Mazzarino plays Murray & Blogg (2685 episodes) , Stinky (2748 episodes)
David Rudman plays Two-Headed Monster (2630 episodes) , Cookie Monster / Two-Headed Monster (2717 episodes)
Secondary Cast of Sesame Street
Jerry Nelson plays Aloysius Snuffleupagus (130 episodes)
Bob McGrath plays Bob Jackson (130 episodes)
Loretta Long plays Susan Robinson (130 episodes)
Emilio Delgado plays Luis Rodriguez (130 episodes)
Suki Lopez
Annette Calud plays Celina (133 episodes)
Violet Tinnirello plays Charlie (36 episodes)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo plays Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice) (70 episodes)
Carmen Osbahr plays Rosita (voice) (30 episodes)
Jennifer Barnhart plays Zoe (voice) (35 episodes)
Matt Robinson plays Gordon Robinson (130 episodes)
Ryan Dillon plays Elmo (voice) (291 episodes)
Ruth Buzzi plays Ruthie (130 episodes)
Alan Muraoka plays Alan (444 episodes)
David Beckham
Chad Pennington
James Blunt
Matt Lauer
Christopher Meloni
Ahmad Rashād
Ann Curry
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Brandon Maggart
James Earl Jones
Kermit Love
India.Arie plays Self (1 episode)
Alicia Keys plays Self (1 episode)
Neil Patrick Harris
John Legend plays Self (1 episode)
Amy Sedaris plays Self (1 episode)
Eric Mangini
James Catusi
Chet O'Brien
Ben Graham
Jada Rowland
Laveranues Coles
Mariska Hargitay
Rachael Ray plays Herself (1 episode)
Samantha Bee plays Mother Goose (2 episodes)
Madisyn Shipman plays Madisyn (1 episode)
Jimmy Fallon plays Wild Nature Survivor Guy (1 episode) , (1 episode)
Tiffany Haddish plays Dr. Birdwhistle (1 episode)
Keegan-Michael Key
Will Arnett plays Max the Magician (1 episode)
Chance the Rapper plays The Monster Who Loved Cookies (1 episode)
Mae Jemison plays Self (voice) (1 episode)
Zoë Kravitz plays Galactic Gail (1 episode)
Questlove plays Self (1 episode)
Gwen Stefani plays Herself (1 episode)
Tori Kelly plays Herself (1 episode)
Meilee Condron plays Rollerblade Girl (1 episode) , Sporty Kid #3 (1 episode) , Bubble Gum girl (1 episode)
Laurie Hernandez plays Herself (1 episode)
Allison Williams plays Sanitation Worker (1 episode)
Jack Antonoff plays Jack the Grouch (1 episode)
Andy Grammer plays Self (5 episodes)
Jason Mraz plays Himself (1 episode)
Dave Grohl plays Himself (1 episode)
Michael Che plays Himself (1 episode)
Charlie Puth
Julia Roberts plays Herself (1 episode)
Chrissy Teigen plays Herself (1 episode)
Chloe Kim plays Herself (1 episode)
Thomas Rhett plays Himself (1 episode)
Maren Morris
Bindi Irwin plays Herself (1 episode)
Robert Clarence Irwin plays Himself (1 episode)
Daveed Diggs plays Mr. Noodle's Brother (1 episode)
Hillary Clinton plays Self (1 episode)
Rick Moranis plays Self (1 episode)
Jim Carrey plays Self (1 episode)
Chris Barron plays Self (1 episode)
Stockard Channing plays Mad Painter's Victim (1 episode)
Paul Benedict plays The Mad Painter (1 episode)
Alex Stevens plays The Baker (1 episode)
Panchito Gómez plays Antonio (5 episodes)
Brian Williams
Ángel Corella plays Himself (1 episode)
Margaret Hamilton plays The Wicked Witch (1 episode)
Ian McKellen plays Himself (1 episode)
Lupita Nyong'o plays Herself (1 episode)
Robin Williams plays Himself (1 episode)
Amy Adams plays Herself (1 episode)
Sutton Foster plays Herself (1 episode)
Jacob Laval plays Jacob (1 episode)
Emma Faith Bullard plays Emma (1 episode)
Tristan Riggs plays Lacrosse Player (1 episode)
Vinny DeGennaro plays Fireman (1 episode)
Lindsay Lohan plays The Braid-y Bunch Member (1 episode) , Kid (1 episode)
Hailee Steinfeld plays Self (1 episode) , Self - Performer (1 episode)
Natalie Portman plays Natalie (1 episode)
Crew of Sesame Street
Discover the backstage crew of Sesame Street →- Jerry Nelson
- Bob McGrath
- Loretta Long
- Emilio Delgado
- Suki Lopez
- Annette Calud
- Violet Tinnirello
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo
- Carmen Osbahr
- Jennifer Barnhart
- Matt Robinson
- Ryan Dillon
- Ruth Buzzi
- Alan Muraoka
- David Beckham
- Chad Pennington
- Carol Burnett
- Conan O'Brien
- Howie Mandel
- Alec Baldwin
- Richard Belzer
- Chris Brown
- James Blunt
- Matt Lauer
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Christopher Meloni
- Ice-T
- Ahmad Rashād
- Al Roker
- Charles Gibson
- Ann Curry
- Tyra Banks
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Jon Stewart
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Meredith Vieira
- Brandon Maggart
- James Earl Jones
- Kermit Love
- Noah Wyle
- India.Arie
- Alicia Keys
- Seth Green
- Phil McGraw
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Heidi Klum
- John Legend
- Amy Sedaris
- Kelly Ripa
- Eric Mangini
- Anderson Cooper
- James Catusi
- Chet O'Brien
- Ben Graham
- Jada Rowland
- Laveranues Coles
- Mariska Hargitay
- Joan Gerber
- Rachael Ray
- Samantha Bee
- Madisyn Shipman
- Jimmy Fallon
- Bill Nye
- Tiffany Haddish
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Will Arnett
- Chance the Rapper
- Mae Jemison
- Zoë Kravitz
- Questlove
- Gwen Stefani
- Tori Kelly
- Meilee Condron
- Laurie Hernandez
- Allison Williams
- Jack Antonoff
- Andy Grammer
- Jason Mraz
- Dave Grohl
- Michael Che
- Charlie Puth
- Julia Roberts
- Chrissy Teigen
- Chloe Kim
- Thomas Rhett
- Maren Morris
- Bindi Irwin
- Robert Clarence Irwin
- Daveed Diggs
- Hillary Clinton
- Rick Moranis
- Jim Carrey
- Chris Barron
- Stockard Channing
- Paul Benedict
- Alex Stevens
- Panchito Gómez
- Brian Williams
- Ángel Corella
- Margaret Hamilton
- Ian McKellen
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Robin Williams
- Amy Adams
- Sutton Foster
- Jacob Laval
- Emma Faith Bullard
- Tristan Riggs
- Vinny DeGennaro
- Lindsay Lohan
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Natalie Portman