Personal Info
Birth date
1954-03-09 (71 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Also known as
Marty Robinson
Martin Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
Biography
Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training the puppeteers on Sesame Tree. He was born on March 9, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan. Graduated from Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, suburb of Milwaukee. He was married to Annie Evans on August 9, 2008 on the set of Sesame Street, in the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, NY. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martin P. Robinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
Sesame Street
7.1
Overview:
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.Law & Order: Organized Crime
7.888
Overview:
The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most vicious and violent illegal enterprises.Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
6
Overview:
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
6.7
Overview:
A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in ninjitsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
6
Overview:
Elmo, Zoe and Telly are exploring the Alphabet Jungle, where letters grow on trees. Every letter from A to Y leads them on an animated alphabet adventure. But what about Z? What will happen if Zoe can't find her favorite letter? Come play the Alphabet Jungle Game and you'll find out!Spitting Image
7.1
Overview:
Spitting Image is an award winning British satirical puppet show, created by Peter Fluck, Roger Law and Martin Lambie-Nairn. The series was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central Independent Television over 18 series which aired on the ITV from 1984 to 1996. The series was nominated and won numerous awards during its run including 10 BAFTA Awards, including one for editing in 1989, and even won two Emmy Awards in 1985 and 1986 in the Popular Arts Category. The series featured puppet caricatures of celebrities famous during the 1980s and 1990s, including British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and fellow Tory politicians, American president Ronald Reagan, and the British Royal Family. The Series was the first to caricature the Queen mother.Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
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Overview:
With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (for "cookie," of course), while Oscar loves "I" and "icky ice cream cones." Special guest Lena Horne joins in on all the musical fun as well. Whether you have a favorite letter, or love'em from A to Z, you'll find them all here in delightful alphabetical disorder.Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
5.9
Overview:
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!Follow That Bird
6.3
Overview:
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
7.2
Overview:
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.Sesame Street: Fiesta!
5.7
Overview:
The loveable Sesame Street characters congregate on FIESTA! to sing some of their favorite songs. As always a few humans are along for the ride as well, and this time around Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz help out with some vocal melodies. A sing-along option allows viewers to flex their vocal chords as well, providing a lot of fun for all the family!Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
6.5
Overview:
For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days reflects upon the efforts that have earned the show respect and qualification around the globe. The special also chronicles the creation and introduction of a Black family of Sesame Street Muppets, Wes and Elijah Walker, a father-and-son duo who are at the heart of Sesame Workshop’s new racial justice initiative Coming Together.Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
6.1
Overview:
There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new friend Stiller the Elf are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer. But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again!Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
5
Overview:
Elmo is trying to make a Top Ten Countdown list for the radio station, but everyone keeps trying to share their favorite song with him. Meanwhile, Telly can't decide on his favorite song -- is it "The Alphabet Song", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or "Baa Baa Black Sheep"?Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
6
Overview:
Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.Big Bird in China
5.8
Overview:
Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
7
Overview:
As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into the lettuce patch where he comes face to face with the grumpy old farmer's junk yard dog! Bean runs and warns the others but no one believes him. Undaunted, little Bean helps the Muppet Bunnies in a big, big way!Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
5.8
Overview:
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
NYR
Overview:
Welcome to a song-filled, smile-making, simply scrumptious video starring everyone's favorite Sesame Street connoisseur de crumbs: Cookie Monster!Sesame Street: Quiet Time
6
Overview:
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
NYR
Overview:
Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
NYR
Overview:
Howdy! Join Elmo and his cousin Elmer in a Rootin' Tootin' Hootin' Hollerin' Country Jamboree! This DVD is packed with boot-stompin' original songs, old favortes, familiar faces, and some new friends, too!Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
10
Overview:
Big Bird may not be able to fly, but he can sing. He joins Snuffy to spend some time looking through Bird's scrapbook and all the reminiscing leads to some singing. Big Bird croons some of the old classics, including "ABCDEFG," "I just adore four," and "What's Your Name." Snuffy joins him on a few tunesJerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
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Overview:
'Today (July 10) is Jerry Nelson's birthday! To celebrate, artist Zach Kenny has taken an incredible audio tape from 1999 of over three dozen Muppets wishing him a happy birthday, and created an animatic so we can all see it too!' - ToughPigs on TwitterJim Henson's Memorial Service
10
Overview:
Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
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Overview:
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular! is a 43-minute Sesame Street special posted exclusively to YouTube on May 3, 2023. The special was produced in conjunction with the launch of Sesame Workshop's new multi-year initiative about mental health, as well as Mental Health Awareness Month.[1] The special centers on the Sesame Street Talent Show, hosted by Cookie Monster and Juanpa Zurita. Elmo is too nervous to perform, and a request for help from Abby causes her wand to fracture, sending her unconfined fairy magic on the loose. As he is magically transported all over, Elmo learns about mindfulness techniques from various celebrity guests.The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
7.6
Overview:
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss is an American live-action/puppet television series based on characters created by Dr. Seuss, produced by Jim Henson Productions. It aired for two seasons on the Nick Jr. Block on Nickelodeon. For the first few episodes, the show aired during Sunday night prime time, immediately before Nick News. It also premiered on PBS from January 12, 1998 until May 25, 2002. It is notable for its use of live puppets with digitally animated backgrounds, and in its first season, for refashioning characters and themes from the original Dr. Seuss books into new stories that often retained much of the flavor of Dr. Seuss's own works. It derives its name from wubble, a type of unicycle mentioned in the Dr. Seuss book I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew.CinderElmo
6
Overview:
Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human actors and Sesame Street characters that is an easy watch for families with 3- to 7-year-olds. Cinderelmo (he's a boy, if you didn't know) dreams of playing in a castle and meeting the princess. Unfortunately his mean--but not that mean--stepmother wants her two other sons to go to the ball at which the princess must declare whom she wishes to marry.Sesame Street: Imagine That!
NYR
Overview:
Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination. While they wait for the rain to stop, they make toys and costumes out of recycled materials. They also try to help The Amazing Mumford perfect a magic spell that will transport him to the beach.Acting
TBAGetting Ready to Read as Jim Hensons Muppets
2024Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
2023Oscar's Handmade Halloween as Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
2023Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular as Telly Monster
2022Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as Telly Monster (voice)
2021Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days as Self
2021Law & Order: Organized Crime (1 Episode) as Octopus Puppeteer #1
2020Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate as Telly Monster (voice)
2019Helpsters (40 Episodes) as Mr. Primm (voice)
2016Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas as Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
2014Sesame Street: M is for Mystery as Telly
2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey as Self
2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure as Telly (voice)
2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Telly Monster (voice)
2009Sesame Street: Being Green as Telly (voice)
2008A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
2007Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
2007Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs as Telly
2006A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
2005Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! as Snuffy (voice)
2004Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure as Unknown
2004Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as Additional Muppet Performer
2004Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites as Telly Monster (voice)
2003Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby as Telly Monster (voice)
2003Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke as Telly
2003Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! as Snuffy (voice)
2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs as Telly Monster (voice)
2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! as Slimey / Book
2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! as Mr. Snuffleupagus
2001Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 as Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
2001Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf as Telly (voice)
2000Sesame Street: Let's Make Music as Telly
1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as grey Grouch/purple Pestie
1999Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs as Telly / Snuffy (voice)
1999CinderElmo as Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
1998Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game as Telly
1998Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game as Telly Monster (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Fiesta! as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! as Telly
1997Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Telly Monster (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies as Telly Monster / Monty (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth as Telly Monster (voice)
1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Telly Monster (voice)
1996The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1 Episode) as Unknown
1996Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as Shark / Big Snort (voice)
1996Sesame Street: Imagine That! as Telly Monster (voice)
1996Sesame Street: Elmocize as Monty (voice)
1994The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)
1994Allegra's Window (4 Episodes) as Unknown
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Telly Monster
1994Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo as Announcer/Telly Monster/Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
1993Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! as Telly Monster
1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as Telly Monster (voice)
1991Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals as Buster the Horse / Sheep / Fish (voice)
1990The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Additional Muppet Performer
1990Jim Henson's Memorial Service as Unknown
1990Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! as Unknown
1990Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Leonardo
1990Sesame Street: Monster Hits! as Herry's Father (voice)
1988Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie as Telly Monster/Manolo (voice)
1988Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
1986Sesame Street: Learning About Letters as Snuffy/Telly Monster/Buster the Horse/Irvine the Grouch (voice)
1986The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as Farmer (voice)
1986Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories as Telly Monster / Snuffy / Buster the Horse (voice)
1985Follow That Bird as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster / Board of Birds / Grouch Diner Patron (voice)
1984The Muppets Take Manhattan as Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
1984Spitting Image (133 Episodes) as Unknown
1983Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
1983Big Bird in China as Telly Monster (voice)
1969Sesame Street (2719, 3132 Episode) as Irvine, Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice)
1969Sesame Unpaved (67 Episodes) as Unknown
Directing
2015The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl ... Director