List of Anything Muppets
Anything Muppets are 'empty' Muppet heads. Facial features, bodies and clothes can be added to make any kind of character. A similar group of puppets known as Whatnots appeared on The Muppet Show.
During the first seasons of Sesame Street, they were known as "The Anything People" who could be anything they wanted. This ever-expanding troupe of Muppets came in all shapes, sizes, and appearances, and were able to play any role needed.[1] Usually the actors would turn them into different characters. This concept was abandoned after a few seasons, although every once in a while an Anything Muppet character would take off his nose or lose his mustache.
Main Sesame Street characters that are made from Anything Muppets include Count Von Count, Prairie Dawn, Fat Blue, Guy Smiley, Roosevelt Franklin and Sherlock Hemlock.
Types
The following types of Anything Muppets appear on Sesame Street:
Fat Blue
- Mr. Johnson (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Simon Soundman (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Little Chrissy (voiced by Christopher Cerf)
- Big Jeffy (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Thomas Twiddlebug (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Hard Head Henry Harris (voiced by Roscoe Orman)
- Professor Hastings (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Bennett Snerf (Jerry Nelson's portrayal)
- Doc Holiday (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Fico (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Yellow Submarine Engineer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (voiced by Frank Oz and Kathryn Mullen)
- Potter Piper (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Bruno (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Tommy (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Willie Crybaby (voiced by )
- Grandmother Happy (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Dr. Livingston (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Angry the Dwarf (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Low Singer (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Postman (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Garbage Man (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Grocer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Bus Driver (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Bernie the Baker (voiced by Rick Lyon)
- Candlemaker (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Elevator Operator (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Lefty's Boss (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Lefty (gangster) (voiced by Jim Henson)
- "Consider Yourself" Uncle (voiced by Jim Henson and Will Lee)
- "Five People in My Family" Father (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Gonk (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ben (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Chris Berman (voiced by Chris Berman)
- Dan (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Uncle Louie (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Pierre Blue (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- "I Am a Fine Musician" Tuba Player (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Tarnish Brother (voiced by Frank Oz and Christopher Cerf)
- Paul (voiced by )
- Royal Fiddler #1 (voiced by Jim Henson)
- The Royal Saxaphone Player (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Augustine Washington (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Adam T. Glaser (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Evil Prime Minister (voiced by Frank Oz)
- J Friend (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Mr. Lucky (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Mr. Ice Cream Cone Man (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- King Peter the Persnickity (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 1 (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 2 (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Fat Blue Victim 3 (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Mailman Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Fat Blue Live Hands
Pointy-headed Green
- Farley (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Sherlock Hemlock (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Lefty the Salesman (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Clementine (voiced by Brian Muehl, Kevin Clash, and Camille Bonora )
- Little Jerry (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- How Now Brown Cow (voiced by Christopher Cerf)
- Arlene Frantic (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Elizabeth (voiced by Stephanie D'Abruzzo)
- The Beetles (lead guitarist and bassist/drummer) (voiced by Richard Hunt and Jonathan Cerf)
- Old McDonald (sometimes) (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Green Alphabeat (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Little Red Riding Hood (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Little Green Riding Hood (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Tony (voiced by Jim Henson and Jerry Nelson)
- Telephone Operator (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- The Young Woman Who Lived in a Hat (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Katie (voiced Pam Arciero)
- Poppa Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Middle (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Dwayne (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Vanessa (voiced by Pam Arciero)
- Sally Soho (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Maurice (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Little Jack Horner (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Taxi Driver McGillicuddy (voiced by Brian Muehl)
- J. P. (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Carol the Baker (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Sad the Dwarf (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Pamela (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Twiddlebug Superintendent (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- High Singer (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The London Frog (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Tortoise (voiced by Frank Oz and Martin P. Robinson)
- Newsdealer (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Lifeguard (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Dentist (voiced by David Rudman)
- Carl the Cop (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Pharmacist (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Benny (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Kermit's Doctor (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- "Consider Yourself" Boy (voiced by Frank Oz and Bob McGrath)
- "Five People in My Family" Brother (voiced by Bob McGrath)
- Next Generation Science Officer (voiced by David Rudman)
- The Geefle (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Stan (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Roberta (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Adrienne Bip (voiced by Camile Bonora)
- Louisey (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Luke Warm (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Joe Raposo)
- "I Am a Fine Musician" Trumpet Player (voiced by Bob McGrath)
- Dr. Thad (voiced by Thad Mumford)
- Snooks (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Bobby (voiced by David Rudman)
- Bob Lackey (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Enzo (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- The Country Mouse (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Royal Fiddler #3 (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- The Young Son (voiced by Jim Henson)
- J Friend (voiced by Frank Oz)
Tall Orange (Pumpkin)
- Sully (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Frazzle (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Rockin' Richard (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Dr. Feel (voiced by Steve Whitmire)
- Old McDonald (often) (voiced by Richard Hunt and Joey Mazzarino)
- Santa Claus (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Yellow Submarine Pilot (voiced by Carroll Spinney)
- Jeff Bawksworthy (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Lieutenant Tao (voiced by David Rudman)
- Jack the Boss (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Mean Manny (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Frankie (voiced by Eric Jacobson)
- Fenwick (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Farmer Frankie (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Firefighter Jackson (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Farmer Brown (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Porter Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Richard (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Stan (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Victor (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Toulouse (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Grenadier Guardsman (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Fireman (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Barber (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Doctor (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Teacher (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Newt the Night Watchman (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Fire Fighter (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Big Barney (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Frank Loyd Left (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- "Consider Yourself" Father (voiced by Jim Henson)
- "Five People in My Family" Mother (voiced by Loretta Long)
- The Square (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Spaceship Surprise Mate (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Next Generation Security Officer (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Bill Smith (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- China Shop Clerk (voiced by Dave Goelz)
- "Surprise!" Back-up Singer (voiced by Caroll Spinney)
- "I Am a Fine Musician" Trombone Player (voiced by Joe Raposo)
- Tarnish Brother (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Michael Earl Davis)
- Bobby (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- The Royal Bass Player (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Finn (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- J Friend (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Pumpkin Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Tall Orange (Pumpkin) Live Hands
Purple
Lavender
- Herbert Birdsfoot (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Smart Tina (voiced by Sonia Manzano)
- Bennett Snerf (Caroll Spinney's portrayal)
- Tessie Twiddlebug (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Chrissy (voiced by Christopher Cerf)
- Bip Bipadotta (voiced by Jim Henson) (in Everybody's Song)
- Roxie Marie (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Captain Vegetable (Jim Henson's portrayal)
- The Beetles (bassist/drummer and keyboardist) (voiced by Christopher Cerf and Paul Jacobs)
- Polly Darton (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Little Miss Muffet (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Camille Bonora)
- Witch (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Lavender Alphabeat (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Cinderella (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Pam Arciero)
- The Young Man Who Lived in a Glove (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Jeffy (voiced by Jeff Moss)
- Piper Piper (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Tommy and Sally Wilson (voiced by Noel MacNeal and Pam Arciero)
- Susie (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Billy (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Farmer Brown's Wife (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Dr. Rainbrain (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Proud the Dwarf (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Rosemary (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Middle Singer (voiced by Joe Raposo)
- Liza (voiced by Rita Moreno)
- Alice (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Pinocchio (voiced by Frank Oz)
- The Hare (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Teacher (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Plumber (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Carpenter (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Alice the Actress (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Fanny the Firefighter (voiced by David Rudman)
- Saddler (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Benny and Lefty's Boss (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Employment Officer (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Next Generation Doctor (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Mr. Between (voiced by Dave Goelz)
- Fenwick la Touche (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Chester O'Leary (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ida Normer (voiced by Lisa Buckley)
- "Surprise!" Lead Singer (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Sergeant Thursday (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Herbert Hare (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Tarnish Brother (voiced by Richard Hunt and Brian Muehl)
- Dr. Johnson (voiced by David Rudman)
- Chet (voiced by Bob Payne)
- Sissy (voiced by Alice Dinnean-Vernon)
- Fran (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Det. Olivia Benson (voiced by Fran Brill)
- The City Mouse (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Diva (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Dick (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Deirdre (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Flo (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Fauna (voiced by Carmen Osbahr)
- Martha (voiced by M. Elizabeth Houston)
- Miss M (voiced by Ivy Austin)
- Mr. Referee (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Marshal Earp (voiced by Marilyn Sokol)
- Maria (voiced by Louise Gold)
- Princess Geraldine (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Rita Rucci (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Sophie (voiced by Carmen Osbahr)
- Frances Oznowicz (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Royal Fiddler #2 (voiced by Frank Oz)
- The Royal Drumer (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Juanita (voiced by Sonia Manzano)
- Kurt (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Quinn (voiced by Fran Brill)
- The Emperor (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- J Friend (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Harvey Kneeslapper's Lavender Victim (voiced by Richard Hunt)
Brown
- Kingston Livingston III (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Sergeant Gabriel (voiced by Kevin Clash)
Large Lavender Live Hand
Small Pink
- Prairie Dawn (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Betty Lou (voiced by Lisa Buckley)
- The Busby Twins (voiced by Jerry Nelson and Frank Oz)
- The Three Little Pigs (voiced by David Rudman, Kevin Clash, Frank Oz, Joey Mazzarino, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. Robinson, Eric Jacobson, Richard Hunt, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Steve Whitmire, Lisa Buckley, Tyler Bunch, Jim Kroupa, and Noel MacNeal)
- Little Red Riding Hood (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Pink Alphabeat (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Princess Katie (voiced by Cheryl Blaylock)
- Parker Piper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Rosa (voiced by Pam Arciero)
- Charlie (voiced by Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, and Jim Henson)
- Lucy Jones (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Harold Happy (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Helen Happy (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Andy (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Cheerful the Dwarf (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Surprised the Dwarf (voiced by Jim Martin)
- Hubert the Human Cannonball (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Young George Washington (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Various Little Kids
Small Purple
Small Orange
- Baby Breeze (voiced by Northern Calloway)
- Timmy Twiddlebug (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Ernestine (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- Bip Bipadotta (1970s) (voiced by Jim Henson)
- Lynn-Lynn (voiced by M. Elizabeth Houston)
- Judy Finstermacher (voiced by Bob Payne)
- Nora Nicks (voiced by Fran Brill)
- Dicky Tick (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- Eddie (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Rocky (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Tito (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Baby Bobby (voiced by Richard Hunt)
- Walter (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Gene (voiced by Jim Henson and Jerry Nelson)
- Various Little Kids
Small Green
Small Brown
- Baby Fats Domino (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- I Love My Hair Singer (voiced by Chantylla Johnson and Kevin Clash)
Small Lavender
- Sonny Friendly (voiced by David Rudman)
- Celeste (voiced by Camille Bonora)
- Max (voiced by )
- Yankee Doodle (voiced by )
- Various AM kids
- at least one bug
Orange Gold
Orange Gold Live Hand
- Monty (voiced by Martin P. Robinson)
- David Letterguy (voiced by Matt Vogel)
- Mack (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Minnesota Mel (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Mr. Draper (voiced by Frank Oz)
- Mr. Schneeze (voiced by )
- Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Tom Twinkletoes (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Walter the Vampire (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Ronnie Trash (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- Hiram (voiced by Kevin Clash)
- James Bond (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Cable Guy (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Jeff Probst (voiced by Tyler Bunch)
- Joe Hundred Guy (voiced by Joey Mazzarino)
- Don Dula (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
- The Royal Barber (voiced by Jerry Nelson)
Notes
- ^ Lesser, Gerald S. (1974). Children and Television: Lessons from Sesame Street. New York: Vintage Books. pp. 127. ISBN 0-394-71448-2.
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