Caroll Spinney

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
December 26, 1933 (85 years old)
Died
December 8, 2019
Place of Birth
Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Popular Genres
Family Comedy Music
Career Span
– 2024

Caroll Spinney

7 wins
68 nominations
88 credits

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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.

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Personal Info

Born
Dec 26, 1933
From
Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Known For
Acting
Career
– 2024

Known For

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
1993
as Dog in Pound (uncredited)
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Big Bird (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self
Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
1985
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Big Bird
A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
as Big Bird (voice)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
as Self

Frequent Collaborators

Frank Oz
Frank Oz
3 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson
3 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz
3 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Steve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
3 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Jim Henson
Jim Henson
2 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Richard Hunt
Richard Hunt
2 shared projects
in "The Great Muppet Caper"
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Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Amy Adams
Amy Adams
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Robin Williams
Robin Williams
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest
1 shared project
in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"
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Award Recognition

7
Wins
68
Nominations

Complete Filmography

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage) Award

2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

2021

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street as Self Award

2019

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as Self / Big Bird
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting as Big Bird

2018

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like as Self

2016

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

2015

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson as Self - Muppet Performer

2012

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2011

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey as Self Award
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas as Oscar the Grouch

2010

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces as Oscar The Grouch (voice)

2009

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award
Sesame Street: Being Green as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2008

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

2007

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? as Big Bird

2006

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)

2005

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! as Big Bird (voice)

2004

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as Big Bird / Oscar
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)

2003

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch

2002

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse as Oscar The Grouch (voice)

2001

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 as Big Bird (voice)

2000

Sesame Street: Let's Make Music as Big Bird / Oscar

1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award
CinderElmo as Big Bird (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs as Big Bird (voice)

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta! as Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1996

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Big Bird (voice) Award
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street: Elmocize as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That! as Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1994

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

1993

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey as Dog in Pound (uncredited) Award
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! as Big Bird and Oscar
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1991

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals as Big Bird (voice)

1990

Jim Henson's Memorial Service
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Big Bird (voice) Award
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! as Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1988

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

1987

A Muppet Family Christmas as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award
Sesame Street: Sing Along as Big Bird and Oscar
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time as Big Bird

1986

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters as Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1985

Follow That Bird as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice) Award
Night of 100 Stars II as Big Bird Award

1984

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets as Caroll Spinney (self)

1983

Big Bird in China as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1981

The Great Muppet Caper as Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award

1979

The Muppet Movie as Big Bird (voice) Award
Bob Hope on the Road to China as Self - as Big Bird (voice) Award
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award

1978

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice) Award
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney as Big Bird
A Special Sesame Street Christmas as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1977

Sesame Street at Night? as Big Bird (voice) (archive footage)

1974

Out to Lunch as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)

1973

Julie on Sesame Street

1969

This Way to Sesame Street as Big Bird

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

Photos & Videos

Featured in Trailers

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
The Muppet Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Great Muppet Caper
Jim Henson Idea Man
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Follow That Bird
A Muppet Family Christmas

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