Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Originally released in 2011. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is a documentary film. directed by Constance Marks. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, and Kevin Clash
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (148 votes)
Box Office
$286.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $286,201
Production Companies
- Constance Marks Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey about?
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. Display...
Who directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was directed by Constance Marks.
How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey released?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was released on October 21, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
The main cast of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey includes Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Fran Brill.
Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.