Steve Whitmire
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Steve Whitmire Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Steve Whitmire reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Steve Whitmire's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 88% of Steve Whitmire's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Steve Whitmire Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steve Whitmire's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Steve Whitmire has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium | Kermit the Frog / Statler | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Statler (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Ode to Joy | Beaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! | Beaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live | Kermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | Kermit the Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas Carol | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies | Kermit the Frog | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Kermit the Frog / Statler ("Keep Fishin") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse | Ernie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Ernie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | An Audience with Kylie Minogue | Kermit the Frog (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show | Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | CinderElmo | Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street | Kermit the Frog (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me | Ernie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic Theater | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Ernie (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Stays Up Late! | Ernie(voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World | Bean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Additional Muppets (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dog City | Mad Dog / Mac (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family Christmas | Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Toy | Mew the Toy Mouse (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | The Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Tale of the Bunny Picnic | Bean Bunny (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | Mock Turtle/Caterpillar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets | Rizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The World of 'The Dark Crystal' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | Scientist (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show | Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & Men | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies | Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | Additional Muppet Performer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Fletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Steve Whitmire - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steve Whitmire?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steve Whitmire is "Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Steve Whitmire acted in?
Steve Whitmire has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Steve Whitmire?
Other notable films include "The Muppets: Ode to Joy", "The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!", and "Jim Henson's Memorial Service".