Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
IMDbPro

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.1K
YOUR RATING
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
1 Video
22 Photos
  • Documentary
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)
Top credits
  • 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
    U.S. Version

    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

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

    More like this

    I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
    7.5
    I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
    Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
    5.3
    Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World
    ReMastered: The Lion's Share
    6.9
    ReMastered: The Lion's Share
    The Most Unknown
    6.5
    The Most Unknown
    Betty White: First Lady of Television
    7.8
    Betty White: First Lady of Television
    For the Love of Spock
    7.6
    For the Love of Spock
    Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
    6.9
    Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
    Steal a Pencil for Me
    7.4
    Steal a Pencil for Me
    Picture a Scientist
    7.8
    Picture a Scientist
    Gaga: Five Foot Two
    7.0
    Gaga: Five Foot Two
    The Crystal Calls - Making the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
    7.6
    The Crystal Calls - Making the Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
    Quincy
    7.6
    Quincy

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • 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

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The heart behind the hand behind the puppet.
    There are many things in life that happens that we're not aware off. Just like magic; sometimes revealing the trick behind the show takes away some of the amazement we feel. I gotta tell you right now: this is not one of those times.

    You'll see the common subjects documentaries are made off: the beginnings, the struggle, the breakthrough. But somehow, even if you're aware you're gonna see something special regarding the life of Mr. Clash, it'll take you by surprise. There's this vibe of amazement, seeing the world of the Muppets thru the eyes of Kevin Clash that makes us feel part of it. I have to confess, I'm kind of a cynical man and still found me shedding some tears at certain moments during the movie, not regarding his life, but seeing the kids and watching him being Elmo.

    Do yourself a favor: watch this movie with your loved ones. I assure you you'll run to your drawers to make a sock puppet.
    helpful•6
    0
    • Antonio_Francisco
    • Jan 6, 2012

    Details

    Edit
    • 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

    Edit
    • 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

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

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) officially released in Canada in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:02
    LGBTQIA+ Movies and Shows to Watch This Summer
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.