
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Documentary
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
Director: Constance Marks
Writers: Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
The Cast

Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)

Frank Oz
Self

Kevin Clash
Self

Bill Barretta
Self

Fran Brill
Self

Joan Ganz Cooney
Self

Arsenio Hall
Self

Hugh Jackman
Self

Kermit Love
Self

Martin P. Robinson
Self

Rosie O'Donnell
Self

Cheryl Henson
Self

Caroll Spinney
Self
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