Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Caroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney (December 26, 1933 – December 8, 2019), was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street. Description above from the Wikipedia article Caroll Spinney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 • as Self - Guest

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 • as Big Bird

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 • as Oscar the Grouch

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 • as Bennett Snerf

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 • as Sam the Robot

Filmography

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/18/2024

2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/10/2022

2021

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/23/2021

2019

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self / Big Bird
Movie - Released: 11/9/2019
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 10/1/2019

2018

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/6/2018

2016

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/25/2016

2015

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
Movie - Released: 5/6/2015
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as Self - Muppet Performer
Movie - Released: 9/15/2015

2012

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Movie - Released: 7/12/2012

2011

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/21/2011
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas
as Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 12/21/2011
Portlandia
Portlandia
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
TV - Released: 1/21/2011

2010

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
as Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/1/2010

2009

Sesame Street: Being Green
Sesame Street: Being Green
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/7/2009
Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Movie - Released: 12/12/2009
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/20/2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/1/2009

2008

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 10/27/2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 10/8/2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 10/8/2008

2007

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 2/1/2007
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/23/2007

2006

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/1/2006
1 vs. 100
1 vs. 100
as Oscar the Grouch
TV - Released: 10/13/2006

2005

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/1/2005

2004

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/31/2004
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/27/2004

2003

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
as Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/26/2003
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 8/5/2003
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 6/3/2003

2002

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
as Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/3/2002
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/31/2002

2001

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/9/2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/9/2001
Scrubs
Scrubs
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
TV - Released: 10/2/2001

1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/1/1999
CinderElmo
CinderElmo
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/9/1999
The West Wing
The West Wing
as Big Bird
TV - Released: 9/22/1999

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/20/1998

1997

Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/28/1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/1/1997
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/1/1997
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/1/1997

1996

Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/6/1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/24/1996
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Sesame Street: Elmocize
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996

1994

The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
as Self / Big Bird (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/23/1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 5/18/1994

1993

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
as Dog in Pound (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/3/1993
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
as Big Bird and Oscar
Movie - Released: 10/29/1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/29/1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/29/1993

1991

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

1990

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 4/30/1990
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Movie - Released: 5/21/1990

1988

Big Bird in Japan
Big Bird in Japan
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/1/1988
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as Big Bird / Oscar
Movie - Released: 10/5/1988
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
as Picklepuss / Pop
Movie - Released: 10/12/1988

1987

Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along
as Big Bird and Oscar
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/16/1987
Movie
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987

1986

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
as Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/12/1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Movie - Released: 1/21/1986
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/2/1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 3/10/1985

1984

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as Caroll Spinney (self)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1984

1983

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/16/1983
Big Bird in China
Big Bird in China
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/29/1983

1981

The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/26/1981

1979

The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/22/1979
Movie
Bob Hope on the Road to China
as Self - as Big Bird (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/16/1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/1/1979
Presenting Susan Anton
Presenting Susan Anton
TV - Released: 4/26/1979

1978

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 9/13/1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/3/1978
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/8/1978

1977

Sesame Street at Night?
Sesame Street at Night?
as Big Bird (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/1/1977

1976

The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
as Big Bird
TV - Released: 9/5/1976

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1974

Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/10/1974

1973

Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street
Movie - Released: 11/23/1973

1969

This Way to Sesame Street
This Way to Sesame Street
as Big Bird
Movie - Released: 11/8/1969
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Big Bird
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Oscar the Grouch
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Bennett Snerf
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Sam the Robot
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Cookie Monster
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
TV
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
as Self
TV - Released: 3/9/1969

1968

The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 6/6/1968

Unknown

Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
as Big Bird
Movie
Movie
Getting Ready to Read
as Big Bird, Oscar
Movie