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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.1K
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Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet, Kevin Clash, the heart and soul of Elmo.
Play trailer2:21
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Constance Marks
    • Philip Shane(Co-Director)
  • Writers
    • Philip Shane
    • Justin Weinstein
  • Stars
    • Kevin Clash
    • Whoopi Goldberg(voice)
    • Frank Oz(archive footage)
  • Directors
    • Constance Marks
    • Philip Shane(Co-Director)
  • Writers
    • Philip Shane
    • Justin Weinstein
  • Stars
    • Kevin Clash
    • Whoopi Goldberg(voice)
    • Frank Oz(archive footage)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:21
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    Photos22

    Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Kevin Clash in Sesame Street (1969)
    Kevin Clash at an event for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Ricky Gervais in Sesame Street (1969)
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    Top cast

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    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Self
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Bill Barretta
    Bill Barretta
    • Self - Puppeteer
    Tau Bennett
    • Self
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Self - Puppeteer
    Carson Carr
    • Guy Eating Cake #2
    George Clash
    • Self
    Gladys Clash
    • Self - Mother
    Joan Ganz Cooney
    Joan Ganz Cooney
    • Self - Co-Founder - Sesame Workshop
    Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Cheryl Henson
    • Self - President - Jim Henson Foundation
    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Kermit Love
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Rove McManus
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Directors
      • Constance Marks
      • Philip Shane(Co-Director)
    • Writers
      • Philip Shane
      • Justin Weinstein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.20 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Z'animaux
      written by Mado Marchant & Alexandra Pic

      arranged by Paul Crabbe

      courtesy of Panorama SAS/Society Expand Drama

    User reviews33

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    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Great film with an equally great story behind it
    'Being Elmo' is not only a great flashback into your childhood growing up with Sesame Street, but a truly inspiring and amazing story behind the man who has dedicated his life to one of the most loved characters from the show. It was nothing like I expected it to be. It's not a childish rewind on the history of puppets, but instead a wonderful display of determination and dedication on Clash's part and just a great documentary made by the entire crew. Definitely recommended for everyone. Hopefully this film and its crew will get all of the praise and attention it so rightfully deserves. You will without a doubt be left inspired and moved by Clash's journey.
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    • adzazz1988
    • Jul 11, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inside Elmo
    • Production company
      • Constance Marks Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $304,052
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,963
      • Oct 23, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $310,812
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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