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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.3K
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Kevin Clash in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet, Kevin Clash, the heart and soul of Elmo.
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The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.

  • Directors
    • Constance Marks
    • Philip Shane
  • Writers
    • Philip Shane
    • Justin Weinstein
  • Stars
    • Kevin Clash
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Frank Oz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Constance Marks
      • Philip Shane
    • Writers
      • Philip Shane
      • Justin Weinstein
    • Stars
      • Kevin Clash
      • Whoopi Goldberg
      • Frank Oz
    • 35User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:21
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    Photos21

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    Top Cast43

    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Self
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Self - Narrator
    • (voice)
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Bill Barretta
    Bill Barretta
    • Self - Puppeteer
    Tau Bennett
    • Self
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Self - Puppeteer
    Carson Carr
    • Self - Guy Eating Cake #2
    George Clash
    • Self
    Gladys Clash
    • Self - Mother
    Joan Ganz Cooney
    Joan Ganz Cooney
    • Self - Co-Founder - Sesame Workshop
    Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Cheryl Henson
    Cheryl Henson
    • Self - President - Jim Henson Foundation
    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Kermit Love
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Rove McManus
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Directors
      • Constance Marks
      • Philip Shane
    • Writers
      • Philip Shane
      • Justin Weinstein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In addition to being the narrator of this film, Whoopi Goldberg is also the narrator of the original Sesame Workshop "Around the World" promo, which premiered in 2004 and was used until 2008.
    • Quotes
      • Kevin Clash: I knew that Elmo should represent love, just kissing and hugging.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.20 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Les Z'animaux
      Written by Mado Marchant & Alexandra Pic
      Arranged by Paul Crabbe
      Courtesy of Panorama SAS / Society Expand Drama

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inside Elmo
    • Production company
      • Constance Marks Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $304,052
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,963
      • Oct 23, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $310,812
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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