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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

★ 7.2 / 10 (159 votes)October 21, 201180 minEN
Documentary

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 21, 2011
StatusReleased
Runtime80 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$286,201
ProductionConstance Marks Productions
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Director

Constance Marks

Writers

Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein

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Cast

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergNarrator (voice)
Frank OzFrank OzSelf
Kevin ClashKevin ClashSelf
Bill BarrettaBill BarrettaSelf
Fran BrillFran BrillSelf
Joan Ganz CooneyJoan Ganz CooneySelf
Arsenio HallArsenio HallSelf
Hugh JackmanHugh JackmanSelf
Kermit LoveKermit LoveSelf
Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonSelf
Rosie O'DonnellRosie O'DonnellSelf
Cheryl HensonCheryl HensonSelf
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