Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey(2011)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey Synopsis
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.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) is a documentary film directed by Constance Marks, released on October 21, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash and Bill Barretta. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Constance Marks
- Writers:
- Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
- Producers:
- Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller, Constance Marks
- Cinematographer:
- James J. Miller
- Composer:
- Joel Goodman
- Production:
- Constance Marks Productions
- Revenue:
- $286,201
- Status:
- Released
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Trailer
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz
as Self
Kevin Clash
as Self
Bill Barretta
as Self
Fran Brill
as Self
Joan Ganz Cooney
as Self
Arsenio Hall
as Self
Hugh Jackman
as Self
Kermit Love
as Self
Martin P. Robinson
as Self
Rosie O'Donnell
as Self
Cheryl Henson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Constance Marks, written by Justin Weinstein and Philip Shane, produced by Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller and Constance Marks.
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 158 ratings.
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey online?
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
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The main cast of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta and Fran Brill. The film was directed by Constance Marks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey released?
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was released on October 21, 2011 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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