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Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Edwin Spinney (sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney; December 26, 1933 – December 9, 2019) was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.

Born

Dec 26, 1933

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Died

Dec 08, 2019

Known For

Acting

Movies

103 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.7

movie

Known For

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982

as Big Bird (archive voice) (uncredited)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009

as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Big Bird (voice)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1993

as Dog in Pound (uncredited)
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011

as Self
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 • as Big Bird (archive voice) (uncredited)
★ 7.5
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.2
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 7.2
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
1993 • as Dog in Pound (uncredited)
★ 7.0
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.2
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.9
A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.9
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.0
Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
1985 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
★ 6.4
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021 • as Self
★ 7.4
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013 • as Self
★ 7.0
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 • as Big Bird
★ 6.8
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 6.8
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.2
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 6.0
Big Bird in Japan
Big Bird in Japan
1988 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 9.1
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
1993 • as Big Bird and Oscar
★ 7.3
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
1978 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.7
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019 • as Self / Big Bird
★ 9.3
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 8.0
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015 • as Big Bird/Oscar
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002 • as Oscar The Grouch (voice)
★ 10.0
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
2015 • as Self - Muppet Performer
★ 7.0
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 • as Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)
★ 6.7
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.0
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 • as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch ("Music" segment)
★ 8.0
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
★ 6.8
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011 • as Self
★ 7.2
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004 • as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Being Green
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.6
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.1
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
1983 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.6
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 • as Big Bird / Oscar
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004 • as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
2003 • as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
2010 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
1989 • as Self – Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
★ 7.2
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.0
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.6
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
2009 • as Oscar The Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along
1987 • as Big Bird and Oscar
★ 6.0
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
★ 7.4
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
2008 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
1986 • as Big Bird (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
1994 • as Self / Big Bird (archive footage)
★ 7.4
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
1986 • as Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.0
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
2001 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.0
CinderElmo
CinderElmo
1999 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 6.3
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
2002
★ 7.3
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)
★ 8.2
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 10.0
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Big Bird in China
Big Bird in China
1983 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 3.0
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022 • as Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008 • as Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
★ 10.0
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
1975 • as Self
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers
1986 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 10.0
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.7
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.1
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
1996 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
1988 • as Picklepuss / Pop
★ 10.0
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
2019 • as Big Bird / Various Characters
★ 5.5
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
2007 • as Big Bird
★ 7.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 6.0
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
2018 • as Self
★ 7.8
Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch
1974 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 8.0
Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party
Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party
• as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
★ 9.0
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978 • as Big Bird
★ 7.0
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
2008 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
1996 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
This Way to Sesame Street
This Way to Sesame Street
1969 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011 • as Big Bird
Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street
1973 • as Big Bird/ Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 7.3
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas
2011 • as Oscar the Grouch
★ 6.5
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 4.0
movie
Bob Hope on the Road to China
1979 • as Self - Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 10.0
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979 • as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012 • as Big Bird (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 • as Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (archive footage)
★ 9.0
Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
2000 • as Big Bird / Oscar
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
1999 • as Big Bird (voice)
★ 5.0
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
2008 • as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
1997 • as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
★ 10.0
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997 • as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
★ 5.7
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
1984 • as Self
★ 6.9
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003 • as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch
★ 0.5
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Favorite Party Games
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Favorite Party Games
• as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
2008 • as Big Bird
Getting Ready to Read
Getting Ready to Read
1992 • as Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
2008 • as Big Bird
movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
★ 2.0
Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
• as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time
1987 • as Big Bird