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The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Frank Oz ... (directed by)

Writing Credits  

Tom Patchett ... (story by) &
Jay Tarses ... (story by)
 
Frank Oz ... (screenplay by) and
Tom Patchett ... (screenplay by) &
Jay Tarses ... (screenplay by)

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete  

Jim Henson ... Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman / Baby Kermit / Baby Rowlf (voice)
Frank Oz ... Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle / Baby Piggy / Baby Fozzie / Baby Animal (voice)
Dave Goelz ... Gonzo / Chester the Rat / Bill the Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Jim the Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Baby Gonzo Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Steve Whitmire ... Rizzo the Rat / Gill the Frog / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog (voice)
Richard Hunt ... Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog / Baby Scooter (voice)
Jerry Nelson ... Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops (voice)
Juliana Donald ... Jenny
Lonny Price ... Ronnie Crawford
Louis Zorich ... Pete
Art Carney ... Bernard Crawford
James Coco ... Mr. Skeffington
Dabney Coleman ... Martin Price / Murray Plotsky
Gregory Hines ... Roller Skater
Linda Lavin ... Kermit's Doctor
Joan Rivers ... Perfume Saleswoman
Elliott Gould ... Cop in Pete's
Liza Minnelli ... Liza Minnelli
Brooke Shields ... Customer in Pete's
Frances Bergen ... Leonard Winesop's Receptionist
Ed Koch ... The Honorable Edward I. Koch (as The Honorable Edward I. Koch)
John Landis ... Leonard Winesop
Vincent Sardi Jr. Vincent Sardi Jr. ... Vincent Sardi Jr.
Kathryn Mullen ... Jill the Frog / Chicken (voice)
Karen Prell ... Yolanda the Rat / Frank the Dog (voice)
Brian Meehl ... Tatooey the Rat / Bear / Dog (voice) (as Brian Muehl)
Bruce Edward Hall Bruce Edward Hall ... Masterson the Rat / Beth Bear (voice)
James J. Kroupa James J. Kroupa ... Additional Muppet Performer
David Rudman ... Additional Muppet Performer
Melissa Whitmire Melissa Whitmire ... Additional Muppet Performer
Michael Earl Michael Earl ... Additional Muppet performer (as Michael Earl Davis)
Glenngo King Glenngo King ... Additional Muppet Performer
Tim de Haas Tim de Haas ... Additional Muppet Performer (as Tim De Haas)
Cheryl Bartholow Cheryl Bartholow ... Additional Muppet Performer
Martin P. Robinson ... Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
Steve Burnett Steve Burnett ... College Student
Mary Lou Harris Mary Lou Harris ... College Student
Gates McFadden ... Mr. Price's Secretary (as Cheryl McFadden)
Joanne Hamlin Joanne Hamlin ... Woman in Price's Office
Hector Troy Hector Troy ... First Cop
Norman Bush Norman Bush ... Second Cop
Nancy Kirsch Nancy Kirsch ... Screaming Woman
Alice Spivak ... Customer in Pete's
John Bentley John Bentley ... Train Conductor
Dorothy Baxter Dorothy Baxter ... Elevator Passenger
Stephen Sherrard Hicks Stephen Sherrard Hicks ... Elevator Passenger
Susan Miller-Kovens Susan Miller-Kovens ... Elevator Passenger
John Maguire John Maguire ... Elevator Passenger
Sinead Maguire Sinead Maguire ... Elevator Passenger
Trisha Noel Trisha Noel ... Elevator Passenger
Ron Foster ... Man in Winesop's Office
Michael Hirsch ... Man in Winesop's Office
Vic Polizos ... Construction Worker
Kenneth McGregor Kenneth McGregor ... Construction Worker (as Kenneth MacGregor)
Chet Washington Chet Washington ... Construction Worker
Graham Brown Graham Brown ... Mr. Wrightson
James Bryson James Bryson ... Customer in Pete's
Chico Kasindir Chico Kasindir ... Customer in Pete's
Viola Borden Viola Borden ... Bingo Caller
Paul Stolarsky Paul Stolarsky ... Aquacade Announcer
Maree Dow Maree Dow ... Woman in Bleachers
Don Quigley Don Quigley ... Man in Bleachers
Michael Connolly Michael Connolly ... Maitre D' at Sardi's
Wade Barnes Wade Barnes ... Customer at Sardi's
Ruth Button Ruth Button ... Customer at Sardi's
Lee-Ann Carr Lee-Ann Carr ... Customer at Sardi's
Richard Dubois Richard Dubois ... Customer at Sardi's
Diana Hayes Diana Hayes ... Customer at Sardi's
Jane Hunt Jane Hunt ... Customer at Sardi's
Jaqueline Page Jaqueline Page ... Customer at Sardi's
Harriet Rawlings Harriet Rawlings ... Customer at Sardi's
Milton Seaman Milton Seaman ... Customer at Sardi's
Gary Tacon Gary Tacon ... Thief in Central Park
Joe Jamrog Joe Jamrog ... Cop in Central Park
Mark Marrone Mark Marrone ... Chauffeur
Cyril Jenkins Cyril Jenkins ... The Minister (as Dr. Cyril Jenkins)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mary Kay Adams ... Woman in Crawford's Office (uncredited)
Robert Armin ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Peter Baird Peter Baird ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Michael Bertolini ... Muppet Performer / Link Hogthrob (uncredited)
Cheryl Blaylock Cheryl Blaylock ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Jeff Breslauer ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Brad Brewer Brad Brewer ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Fran Brill ... Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (uncredited)
Edward G. Christie Edward G. Christie ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Ralph Cole Jr. ... Roller Skater (uncredited)
Charles Francis Corbett Charles Francis Corbett ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Gary Evans ... College Student (uncredited)
Faz Fazakas Faz Fazakas ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Brian Henson ... Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
Heather Henson ... Girl Serving Drinks at Beer Hall (uncredited)
Rollin Krewson Rollin Krewson ... Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
David Lazer David Lazer ... Liza Minnelli's Escort (uncredited)
Joel Leder Joel Leder ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Ronn Lucas Ronn Lucas ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Noel MacNeal ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Sonia Manzano ... Customer at Sardi's (uncredited)
Jim Martin Jim Martin ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Marilyn Martin Marilyn Martin ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Wayne Martin Wayne Martin ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Denise McKenna ... Theater Patron (uncredited)
The Muppets ... Themselves (uncredited)
Bill Myer Bill Myer ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Joe Napoleone Joe Napoleone ... Customer at Counter (uncredited)
Antone Pagán ... Customer in Diner (uncredited)
Lori Randolph Lori Randolph ... Blonde little girl at gonzo water show (uncredited)
Kip Rathke Kip Rathke ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Randall Rudd Randall Rudd ... Gonzo (uncredited)
Thomas Sanford Thomas Sanford ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Clayton Sauer Clayton Sauer ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Colette Savage Colette Savage ... Audience Member (uncredited)
Catherine Scorsese ... Extra (uncredited)
Charles Scorsese ... Extra (uncredited)
Eric Seltzer ... College audience member (uncredited)
Todd Stockman ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Lisa Sturz Lisa Sturz ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Thomas E. van Dell ... Theater Patron (uncredited)
Gabriel Velez ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Caroly Wilcox Caroly Wilcox ... Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)

Produced by 

Jim Henson ... executive producer
David Lazer ... producer (produced by)

Music by 

Ralph Burns ... (music score by)

Cinematography by 

Robert Paynter ... director of photography

Editing by 

Evan A. Lottman ... film editor (as Evan Lottman)

Casting By 

Howard Feuer ... (casting by)
Jeremy Ritzer ... (casting by)

Production Design by 

Stephen Hendrickson

Art Direction by 

Paul Eads
W. Steven Graham

Set Decoration by 

Robert Drumheller
Justin Scoppa Jr.

Costume Design by 

Calista Hendrickson
Karen Roston
Polly Smith

Makeup Department 

Fern Buchner ... makeup artist
Romaine Greene ... hair stylist
Wayne Massarelli ... makeup artist

Production Management 

Ezra Swerdlow ... production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Timothy M. Bourne ... additional second assistant director
Ron Bozman ... first assistant director (as Ronald M. Bozman)
Tony Gittelson ... second assistant director
Leo Zisman ... second second assistant director (uncredited)

Art Department 

Joseph M. Caracciolo ... property master
Edward G. Christie ... muppet constructor
John Davis ... storyboard artist
John McDonnell ... props
Tim Miller ... muppet constructor
Louis Petraglia ... construction grip
James Sorice ... master scenic artist
Dave Weinman ... chief set dresser (as David Weinman)

Sound Department 

Michael Bedard ... video cable man
Stan Bochner ... sound editor
Louis Cerborino ... sound editor
Anthony J. Ciccolini III ... supervising sound editor (as Anthony John Ciccolini III)
Paul Coombe ... re-recording mixer
Marko A. Costanzo ... foley artist
Marissa De Guzman ... assistant sound editor (as Marissa de Guzman)
Mark DeSimone ... dvd commentary mixer
Lee Dichter ... re-recording mixer
Marshall Grupp ... assistant sound editor
Vito L. Ilardi ... sound recordist (as Vito Ilardi)
Michael Jacobi ... looping editor
Les Lazarowitz ... sound mixer
Hal Levinsohn ... adr editor
Tod A. Maitland ... boom operator
Laurie Mullen ... assistant sound editor
Gilberto Costa Nunes ... assistant sound editor
Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith ... assistant sound editor
Harry Peck Bolles ... assistant sound editor
Beriau Picard ... assistant sound editor
Rose Rosenblatt ... assistant sound editor
Maurice Schell ... sound editor
Mel Zelniker ... adr recordist
Richard Friedlander ... apprentice sound editor (uncredited)

Special Effects by 

Leigh Donaldson ... muppet special effects
Edward Drohan ... special effects
Faz Fazakas ... muppet special effects
Brian Henson ... muppet special effects
Larry Jameson ... muppet special effects
Dick Loveless ... muppet special effects
Tom Newby ... muppet special effects

Visual Effects by 

Sean McCormick ... foam latex technician (uncredited)

Stunts 

Cheryl Blackman ... stunt double: Miss Piggy
Cliff Cudney ... stunt driver
Gary Evans ... stunt driver
Tony Farentino ... stunt driver
Denise Lucadamo ... stunt double: Miss Piggy
Victor Magnotta ... stunt coordinator
Christa Tomasulo ... stunt double: Miss Piggy
Gail 'Sky' King ... stunt coordinator (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department 

Ralph Brandofino ... second assistant camera
Garrett Brown ... steadicam operator
Jerry DeBlau ... best boy
John W. DeBlau ... gaffer
John Donohue ... dolly grip
Richie Ford ... electrician
Dennis Gamiello ... key grip
Peter Girolami ... electrician
Kerry Hayes ... still photographer
Ian Kelly ... supervising video engineer
Richard C. Kratina ... camera operator
Gary Muller ... co-first assistant camera
Hank Muller ... first assistant camera
Peter Norman ... photographer: second unit
Lance Shepherd ... electrician
Douglas Pellegrino ... assistant: steadicam (uncredited)
Robert Shepherd ... electrician (uncredited)
Tom Volpe ... grip (uncredited)

Casting Department 

Sylvia Fay ... extras casting
Cal Saint John ... assistant extra casting (as Cal St. John)
Gus Schirmer ... additional casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Lee Austin ... wardrobe supervisor
Deborah Katz ... wardrobe supervisor

Editorial Department 

Andrea Justin ... apprentice film editor
Jonathan Oppenheim ... assistant film editor
Trudy Ship ... first assistant film editor

Location Management 

Sandy Nelson ... location coordinator

Music Department 

Jellybean Benítez ... additional production & remix: "I'm Gonna Always Love You"
Emile Charlap ... music contractor
Charlie Clifton ... music recording engineer
Tom Jung ... music recording engineer
Todd Kasow ... music editor
Jeff Moss ... music and lyrics by
Birch Johnson ... musician: trombone (uncredited)

Script and Continuity Department 

Renee Bodner ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Patrick Hogan ... driver
Harold 'Whitey' McEvoy ... transportation captain
Peter Tavis ... transportation co-captain

Additional Crew 

Lauren Attinello ... muppet design and construction (as Lauren Antinello)
Patricia Barrow ... production assistant
Cheryl Blaylock ... muppet design and construction (as Cheryl Blalock)
Fred Buchholz ... muppet design and construction
Al Cerullo ... pilot
Christopher Chadman ... choreographer (as Chris Chadman)
Edward G. Christie ... muppet designer
Frank Comito ... production assistant
Barbara S. Davis ... muppet design and construction
Janet Delvoye ... muppet design and construction
Prudence Farrow ... production assistant
Bob Flanagan ... muppet design and construction
Michael K. Frith ... design consultant
Jane Gootnick ... muppet rigging coordinator
Lee Gottsegen ... production assistant
James Greenhut ... studio manager
Jerry Gum ... muppet design and construction
Jim Henson ... choreographer
Amy Herman ... production assistant
Harriette Kanew ... assistant production office coordinator (as Harriette G. Kanew)
Marian Keating ... muppet design and construction
Faye Kreinberg ... muppet design and construction
Rollin Krewson ... muppets' studio coordinator
Robin Kusten ... muppet design and construction
Kathleen McGill ... accounting services
Maria McNamara ... muppet design and construction
Barbara R. Miller ... production auditor
Tim Miller ... muppet designer
David Misch ... special consultant
Bruce Patterson ... production office coordinator
Connie Peterson ... muppet design and construction
Jan Rosenthal ... muppet design and construction
Jody Schoffner ... muppet design and construction
Bobbie Stein ... unit publicist
Chris Stoia ... production assistant
Norman Tempia ... muppet design and construction
Richard Termine ... muppet design and construction
Caroly Wilcox ... muppet design and construction
Peter Baird ... puppeteer (uncredited)
Kris Cole ... production staff (uncredited)
Charles Francis Corbett ... puppeteer (uncredited)
Joel Leder ... puppeteer (uncredited)
Ronn Lucas ... puppeteer (uncredited)
Craig Miller ... marketing consultant (uncredited)
Clayton Sauer ... puppeteer (uncredited)

Thanks 

Christopher Cerf ... special thanks
Dave Conner ... special thanks

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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