

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Visit website7.2/10 • 146
2011-10-21 • 1h 20m
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.
- Directors
- Constance Marks
- Writters
- Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
- Editors
- Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein, Justin Weinstein

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Visit website2011-10-21 • 1h 20m
7.2/10 • 146
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.
- Directors
- Constance Marks
- Writters
- Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
- Editors
- Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein, Justin Weinstein
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsWhoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz
Self
Kevin Clash
Self
Bill Barretta
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Hugh Jackman
Self
Kermit Love
Self
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
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- Revenue
- $286,201.00
- Keywords
- puppeteerpuppetbiographypuppetrywoman director