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John Kennedy(IV)

  • Actor
  • Puppetry
  • Director
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John Kennedy
Gather around for Storytime with Zoodles: an endearing show that makes storytime extra special. With the wonder of puppets and animation, children can laugh and learn alongside Zoodles, a fuzzy friend with a heart full of love, and Inchy, his smart little worm buddy who lights up their world with his brilliant helmet!
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John Kennedy was born on 17 November 1967 in Plainfield, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Old Dogs (2009), Cats & Dogs (2001) and Muppets from Space (1999).
BornNovember 17, 1967
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    Known for

    John Travolta and Robin Williams in Old Dogs (2009)
    Old Dogs
    5.3
    • Muppet
    • 2009
    Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Jon Lovitz, Tobey Maguire, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Clarke Duncan, Sean Hayes, Glenn Ficarra, Danny Mann, and Billy West in Cats & Dogs (2001)
    Cats & Dogs
    5.2
    • Puppetry(as John Edward Kennedy)
    • 2001
    Frank Oz, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo The Rat, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear in Muppets from Space (1999)
    Muppets from Space
    6.3
    • Additional Muppet Performer
    • Fozzie Bear (assistant)
    • Sam the Eagle (assistant)
    • Beach Hippie
    • 1999
    Muppets Party Cruise (2003)
    Muppets Party Cruise
    7.7
    Video Game
    • Dr. Teeth
    • Animal(voice)
    • 2003

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Storytime with Zoodles (2025)
      Storytime with Zoodles
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Inchy
      • 2025
    • Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk (2025)
      Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Iggy
      • Iggy the Iguana
      • 2025
    • Sesame Street: Cool Counting Collection (2021)
      Sesame Street: Cool Counting Collection
      Video
      • Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
      • 2021
    • The Slugs & Bugs Show (2019)
      The Slugs & Bugs Show
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Morty Raccoon
      • Morty the Raccoon
      • 2019–2021
    • Monster Hits: Rock & Rhyme with Elmo (2020)
      Monster Hits: Rock & Rhyme with Elmo
      Video
      • Hansel (assistant)
      • 2020
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Muppet Performer
      • Ball of Wax
      • Chicken ...
      • 1993–2020
    • Ryan Dillon in The Not Too Late Show with Elmo (2020)
      The Not Too Late Show with Elmo
      7.3
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2020
    • Alison Bartlett, Linda Bove, Fran Brill, Tyler Bunch, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Emilio Delgado, Olamide Faison, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Chris Knowings, Patti LaBelle, Peter Linz, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Carmen Osbahr, Itzhak Perlman, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Eric Jacobson, Jennifer Barnhart, Alan Muraoka, Big Bird, Warrick Brownlow-Pike, Ryan Dillon, Elmo, Nitya Vidyasagar, Abby Cadabby, Chris Thomas Hayes, Stacey Gordon, and Suki Lopez in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019)
      Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
      8.7
      TV Special
      • The Amazing Mumford (voice)
      • 2019
    • Helpsters (2019)
      Helpsters
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Uncle Squish
      • 2019
    • Sesame Street: Dance Party! (2019)
      Sesame Street: Dance Party!
      Video
      • Additional Muppet Performer (voice, as John E. Kennedy)
      • 2019
    • Sesame Street: Awesome Alphabet Collection (2019)
      Sesame Street: Awesome Alphabet Collection
      Video
      • Muppet Performer (voice)
      • 2019
    • Sesame Street: Celebrate Family (2019)
      Sesame Street: Celebrate Family
      Video
      • Additional Muppet Performer (voice, as John E. Kennedy)
      • 2019
    • Matt Vogel, Ryan Dillon, and Elmo in When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special (2018)
      When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
      5.5
      TV Special
      • Mel (voice)
      • 2018
    • The Muppets Take the O2 (2018)
      The Muppets Take the O2
      8.0
      Video
      • Additional Muppet Performer
      • Self (voice)
      • 2018
    • Being Royal Rules (2018)
      Being Royal Rules
      TV Movie
      • Uniform
      • 2018

    Puppetry

    • The Date (2016)
      The Date
      Short
      • puppet builder
      • 2016
    • Dudley and the Toy Keeper's Chest (2005)
      Pupsock & Wendell vs. the Sky Pirates
      Short
      • puppeteer
      • 2012
    • Brad Garrett, Diedrich Bader, Kaefan Shaw, Toby Huss, Brian La Rosa, Stephen Root, Jody St. Michael, and Tony Sabin Prince in The Country Bears (2002)
      The Country Bears
      4.4
      • puppeteer: Zeb Zoober
      • 2002
    • Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Jon Lovitz, Tobey Maguire, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Clarke Duncan, Sean Hayes, Glenn Ficarra, Danny Mann, and Billy West in Cats & Dogs (2001)
      Cats & Dogs
      5.2
      • puppeteer (as John Edward Kennedy)
      • 2001
    • Gena Lee Nolin in Sheena (2000)
      Sheena
      5.4
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2000
    • Frank Oz, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo The Rat, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear in Muppets from Space (1999)
      Muppets from Space
      6.3
      • puppetry
      • 1999
    • The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
      The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
      7.0
      TV Series
      • puppet captain (as John E. Kennedy)
      • 1997–1998
    • Eureeka's Castle (1989)
      Eureeka's Castle
      7.3
      TV Series
      • additional puppeteer (as John E. Kennedy)
      • 1990

    Director

    • Being Royal Rules (2018)
      Being Royal Rules
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Beaver, Frog, and Frog (BFF) (2014)
      Beaver, Frog, and Frog (BFF)
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014

    Videos9

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    Pajanimals: Good Night, Pajanimals!
    Trailer 1:02
    Pajanimals: Good Night, Pajanimals!
    Pajanimals: Good Night, Pajanimals!
    Trailer 1:02
    Pajanimals: Good Night, Pajanimals!
    The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Vol. 5
    Trailer 1:14
    The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Vol. 5
    Wubbulous World of Dr. Suess
    Trailer 1:14
    Wubbulous World of Dr. Suess
    Muppets from Space
    Trailer 0:30
    Muppets from Space
    Muppets from Space
    Trailer 0:58
    Muppets from Space

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • puppetkit.com
    • Alternative names
      • John E. Kennedy
    • Born
      • November 17, 1967
      • Plainfield, Indiana, USA
    • Children
        Caroline Kennedy

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lives in Orlando, Florida.
    • Nicknames
      • Anonymous
      • Kippel

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