Martin P. Robinson
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Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday9 March 1954 (72 years old)
Place of birthDearborn, Michigan, USA
Known credits97
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…
The Muppet Show
2026 · Supporting Muppet Performer
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024 · Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Oscar's Handmade Halloween
2023 · Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
2023 · Telly Monster
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022 · Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021 · Self
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021 · Octopus Puppeteer #1
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020 · Telly Monster (voice)
Helpsters
2019 · Mr. Primm (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016 · Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl
2015 · Director
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
2014 · Telly
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 · Fluffy
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012 · Self
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011 · Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
2011 · Telly (voice)
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
2010 · Telly Monster
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009 · Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009 · Telly (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008 · Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008 · Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
2008 · Slimey
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites
2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007 · Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007 · Telly
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 · Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005 · Snuffy (voice)
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure
2004
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004 · Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 · Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004 · Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003 · Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003 · Telly
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003 · Book/Snuffy
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
2003 · Snuffy / Telly (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2003 · Snuffy (voice)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 · Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002 · Slimey / Book
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002 · Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001 · Mr. Snuffleupagus
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001 · Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001 · Telly (voice)
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