Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
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- PG
- 1h 20min
- Documentary, Biography
- 27 Apr 2012 (UK)
- Movie
The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.
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Awards:
- 8 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Bill Barretta | ... |
Self - Puppeteer
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Tau Bennett | ... |
Self
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| Fran Brill | ... |
Self - Puppeteer
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Carson Carr | ... |
Guy Eating Cake #2
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George Clash | ... |
Self
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Gladys Clash | ... |
Self - Mother
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| Kevin Clash | ... |
Self
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| Joan Ganz Cooney | ... |
Self - Co-Founder - Sesame Workshop
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| Arsenio Hall | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Cheryl Henson | ... |
Self - President - Jim Henson Foundation
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| Jim Henson | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Hugh Jackman | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Kermit Love | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Rove McManus | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Rosie O'Donnell | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Frank Oz | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Regis Philbin | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Martin P. Robinson | ... |
Self - Puppeteer
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| Caroll Spinney | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Kofi Annan | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Jack Black | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Dick Cavett | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Emilio Delgado | ... |
Luis Rodriguez (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Ricky Gervais | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Kathie Lee Gifford | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Richard Hunt | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Peter Jennings | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Robert Keeshan | ... |
Captain Kangaroo (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Stu Kerr | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Will Lee | ... |
Harold Hooper (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| LL Cool J | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Sonia Manzano | ... |
Maria (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Bob McGrath | ... |
Bob Johnson (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Jerry Nelson | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Michelle Obama | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Roscoe Orman | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Princess Diana | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Matt Robinson | ... |
Gordon Robinson (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Don Sahlin | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Martha Stewart | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Steve Whitmire | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Oprah Winfrey | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Constance Marks | ||
| Philip Shane | ... | (Co-Director) |
Written by
| Philip Shane | ... | (written by) & |
| Justin Weinstein | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Corinne LaPook | ... | producer |
| Constance Marks | ... | producer |
| James J. Miller | ... | producer (as James Miller) |
Music by
| Joel Goodman | ||
Cinematography by
| James J. Miller | ... | (as James Miller) |
Editing by
| Philip Shane | ||
| Justin Weinstein | ||
Editorial Department
| Anne Alvergue | ... | additional editor |
| Mirabelle Ang | ... | post production supervisor |
| Evan Anthony | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
| Todd Holmes | ... | additional editor |
| Jonathan Liebert | ... | digital cinema mastering |
| Constantine Limperis | ... | additional editor / producer for post production |
| Roger Matthews | ... | assistant editor |
| Kristen Nutile | ... | additional editor |
Sound Department
| Jay Fisher | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Hahn | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Tyler Kakac | ... | special effects |
Animation Department
| Carson Carr | ... | animator |
Music Department
| Kevin Bluhm | ... | music editor |
| Michael Croiter | ... | musician |
Additional Crew
| Adam Chazen | ... | post production assistant |
| Chris Cliadakis | ... | archival researcher |
| Michael Donaldson | ... | clearance counsel |
| Steve Kullback | ... | post production consultant |
| David Magdael | ... | publicist |
| Chris Perez | ... | clearance counsel (as Christopher L. Perez) |
| Robert Stein | ... | legal services |
| Anne Stulz | ... | publicist |
| Steven W. Wallace | ... | publicist (as Steven Wallace) |
Thanks
| Ria Borzak | ... | thanks |
| Rickey Boyd | ... | thanks |
| Ewan Gotfryd | ... | thanks |
| Mike Halsey | ... | thanks |
| Mark M. Magner | ... | thanks (as Mark Magner) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Madman Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2011) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Submarine Entertainment (2011) (United States) (theatrical)
- Docurama Films (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- ITVS International (2011) (United States) (tv)
- Madman Entertainment (2011) (Australia)
- Madman Entertainment (2011) (New Zealand)
- Madman Entertainment (2011) (South Africa)
- Mongrel Media (2012) (Canada) (DVD)
- Netflix (2013) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Netflix (2014) (Belgium) (video) (VOD)
- New Video (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2012) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Magnetic Dreams (digital arts and animation)
- Play Engine Multimedia Group (production services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down the street he is not recognized. Pivotal to the film is the exploration of Jim Henson's meteoric rise, and Kevin's ultimate achievement of his goal to become part of the Henson family of puppeteers. In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Mr. Clash is arguably the creative force behind today's Sesame Street, producing, directing and traveling around the globe training other puppeteers. Includes interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Carroll Spinney, Joan Ganz Cooney, Marty Robinson, Fran Brill, and Bill Barretta. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $22,963, 23 Oct 2011 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In addition to being the narrator of this film, Whoopi Goldberg is also the narrator of the original Sesame Workshop "Around the World" promo, which premiered in 2004 and was used until 2008. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #2.20 (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Les Z'animaux See more » |