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Kevin Clash (born September 17, 1960) is an American puppeteer and voice actor. Clash formerly performed Elmo on Sesame Street. He has also performed Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Clifford from Muppets Tonight, and Baby Sinclair from Dinosaurs. Mr. Clash is an important part of Sesame Street Workshop. He often performs as Elmo in hospitals for sick children. Mr. Clash is well known for his ability to improvise.
On November 20, 2012, Clash would leave Sesame Workshop because of multiple allegations of Clash abusing minors.[1][2] The cases and lawsuits would later be dismissed because the statute of limitations had passed.[3]
Filmography
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1983–2012 | Sesame Street | Elmo, Baby Fats Domino, Benny Rabbit, Billy Idle, Chip Cat, Clementine, Hoots the Owl, Kingston Livingston III, Mario, Paul Pencil, Warren Wolf, Watson, Wolfgang the Seal, Natasha, Mel, Additional Muppets |
| 1985 | Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird | Additional Muppets |
| 1985–1993 | Muppet Meeting Films | Luncheon Counter Monster, Franklin, Bob, additional Muppets |
| 1986 | The Tale of the Bunny Picnic | Be-Bop Bunny, Father Bunny, additional Muppets |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | Firey |
| 1987 | Inner Tube | Drummer |
| 1987–1996 | Muppet Sing-Alongs | Billy Bunny, Clifford, Bad Polly, Black Dog, Spa'am, additional Muppets |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family Christmas | Elmo, additional Muppets |
| 1988 | Jim Henson's Play-Along Video | P.J., Artie, Be-Bop Bunny, Luncheon Counter Monster, additional Muppets |
| 1989 | The Song of the Cloud Forest | Nick, Caiman |
| 1989 | The Jim Henson Hour | Leon, Clifford, Bob, Blue-Green Extreme, Codzilla, Himself, additional Muppets |
| 1990 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Splinter |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World | Clifford, Alligator, Frog, Ace Yu |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Clifford, Elmo, additional Muppets |
| 1990 | Basil Hears a Noise | Elmo, Chip Cat, Watson the Dog and Warren Wolf |
| 1991 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze | Splinter |
| 1991–1994 | Dinosaurs | Baby Sinclair, Howard Handupme, Howlin' Jay, additional characters |
| 1992–1995 | Dog City | Ace Yu (special), Eliot Shag (series), additional Muppets |
| 1994 | Muppet Time | Do Re Mi Monster, Jeffy, Huffy Monster |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | Father Mouse, Owl |
| 1995 | Jumanji | Special vocal effects |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Bad Polly, Black Dog, Spa'am, additional Muppets |
| 1996 | Muppets Tonight | Clifford, Mulch, Bad Polly, Carter, Craniac, Bart, additional Muppets |
| 1996 | Elmo Saves Christmas | Elmo, Natasha, Benny Rabbit |
| 1998 | Elmopalooza | Elmo |
| 1998–2009 | Elmo's World | Elmo, Baby Natasha, Benny Rabbit, Wolfgang the Seal |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Clifford, Carter, additional Muppets |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Elmo, Pestie, Grouch Cab Driver, Grouch Jailer |
| 1999 | CinderElmo | Elmo |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Sam the Eagle |
| 2003–2005 | Oobi | Randy, additional characters |
| 2005 | The Muppets' Wizard of Oz | Clifford, Black Dog, additional Muppets |
| 2008 | Elmo's Christmas Countdown | Elmo, Hoots, Billy Bunny, Mel, Mouse King, Wolfgang the Seal |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Lyle, Mr. Bumblypants |
| 2019 | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | Aughra, Skeksis skekVar/The General, skekMal/The Hunter, The Gelfling Librarian, Gruenak #1, additional voices |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Elmo Puppeteer Resigns After Fresh Allegation". The New York Times. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Voice of Elmo quits after underage sex lawsuit filed". CNN. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Final Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Elmo Puppeteer Dismissed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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