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[[Image: ArtieBird.jpg|thumb|300px|Esposito with a Muppet bird, filming ''Elmo's Christmas Countdown''.]]
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[[Image:ArtieBird.jpg|thumb|300px|Esposito with [[Leonard Birdseed|a Muppet bird]], filming ''Elmo's Christmas Countdown''.]]
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'''Artie Esposito''' is the Muppets Studio's understudy performer for [[Kermit the Frog]].
   
'''Artie Esposito''' is a puppeteer who has performed in projects for [[Sesame Workshop]] and [[Muppet Studios]]. He's also a member/trainee in the [[Puppet Up!]] improv class.
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He has performed in a number of projects for [[Sesame Workshop]], [[The Jim Henson Company]] and [[The Walt Disney Company#The Muppets Studio|Muppets Studio]]. In addition, Esposito has built puppets for [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]], and is a member of Jim Henson's [[Stuffed and Unstrung]] troupe.
   
Esposito served as a consultant for [[Palisades Toys]] on their lines of ''[[Unmade_Palisades_Toys#Sesame_Street_Figures|Sesame Street]]'' and [[:Category:Muppet Action Figures|Muppet action figures]].
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Esposito has also served as a consultant for [[Palisades Toys]] on their lines of ''[[Unmade_Palisades_Toys#Sesame_Street_Figures|Sesame Street]]'' and [[:Category:Muppet Action Figures|Muppet action figures]].
   
==Muppet credits==
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==Muppet/Henson credits==
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* ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]'' - weasel, [[Maurice Monster]], [[Rico (monster)|Rico]] (monster)
 
* ''[[America's Got Talent]]'' - [[Kermit the Frog]]
 
* ''[[America's Got Talent]]'' - [[Kermit the Frog]]
* ''[[MTV Video Music Awards]]'' - Kermit the Frog
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* ''[[MTV Video Music Awards]]'' (2009) - Kermit the Frog
* ''[[D23]]'' - Kermit the Frog
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* [[D23 Expo]] (2009) - Kermit the Frog, [[Statler]]
* ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]'' - bird
 
 
* [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] - [[Elmo]] (34th St.), [[Hoots]] (Parade Route)
 
* [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] - [[Elmo]] (34th St.), [[Hoots]] (Parade Route)
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*[[Bear in the Big Blue House Live]] - Stage versions of [[Tutter]], [[Treelo]], [[Ojo]]
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==Henson Alternative credits==
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* [[Stuffed and Unstrung]] - Various
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* The 53rd Annual [[Grammy Awards]] - Back-up Dancer (assist)
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* Ain't It Cool - Harry Knowles Puppet
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* Yahoo.com Upfronts - "Old Man" Miskreant Puppet
   
 
==Non-Muppet credits==
 
==Non-Muppet credits==
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* Team Smithereen - Splat McKat, Marco Rat
* ''Mind of Mencia'' – Shoe Puppet, M-16 (voice only)
 
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* [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] "Polka Face" Music Video - Tuba Yeti
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* The Dummiez - Eboneeza Screwed
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* Jib Jab 2010 Year in Review - Arnold Schwarzenegger
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* ''[[The Simpsons]]'' – Homer Simpson (puppetry)
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* ''Warren the Ape'' – "Frizzies" Gang Member
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* ''The Pee-wee Herman Show (2010)'' – Chairry (puppetry)
 
* ''Mind of Mencia'' – Shoe Puppet, M-16 (voice)
 
* ''[[Crank Yankers]]'' – Elmer Higgins, Tony DeLoge, Deaf Frat Guy, others
 
* ''[[Crank Yankers]]'' – Elmer Higgins, Tony DeLoge, Deaf Frat Guy, others
* Baby Einstein "Einstein Pals" Promo – Pablo, Millie, Winston
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* Baby Einstein "Einstein Pals" Commercial – Pablo, Millie, Winston
* ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live]]'' – ''Lost'' puppets
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* ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live]]'' – ''LOST'' puppets
 
* Eminem "Ass Like That" Music Video – Bunraku Dancer, Spoonie Luv
 
* Eminem "Ass Like That" Music Video – Bunraku Dancer, Spoonie Luv
 
* Taco Bueno "Cooking with Suzie" Commercial – Various
 
* Taco Bueno "Cooking with Suzie" Commercial – Various
 
* 2005 MTV Movie Awards – Elmer Higgins
 
* 2005 MTV Movie Awards – Elmer Higgins
   
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==External links==
[[Category:Muppet Performers|Esposito, Artie]]
 
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*[http://artworkbyartie.weebly.com/ Artwork by Artie] - official site
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Esposito, Artie}}
 
[[Category:Muppet Performers]]

Revision as of 03:37, 28 November 2013

ArtieBird

Esposito with a Muppet bird, filming Elmo's Christmas Countdown.

Artie Esposito is the Muppets Studio's understudy performer for Kermit the Frog.

He has performed in a number of projects for Sesame Workshop, The Jim Henson Company and Muppets Studio. In addition, Esposito has built puppets for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and is a member of Jim Henson's Stuffed and Unstrung troupe.

Esposito has also served as a consultant for Palisades Toys on their lines of Sesame Street and Muppet action figures.

Muppet/Henson credits

Henson Alternative credits

  • Stuffed and Unstrung - Various
  • The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards - Back-up Dancer (assist)
  • Ain't It Cool - Harry Knowles Puppet
  • Yahoo.com Upfronts - "Old Man" Miskreant Puppet

Non-Muppet credits

  • Team Smithereen - Splat McKat, Marco Rat
  • "Weird Al" Yankovic "Polka Face" Music Video - Tuba Yeti
  • The Dummiez - Eboneeza Screwed
  • Jib Jab 2010 Year in Review - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • The Simpsons – Homer Simpson (puppetry)
  • Warren the Ape – "Frizzies" Gang Member
  • The Pee-wee Herman Show (2010) – Chairry (puppetry)
  • Mind of Mencia – Shoe Puppet, M-16 (voice)
  • Crank Yankers – Elmer Higgins, Tony DeLoge, Deaf Frat Guy, others
  • Baby Einstein "Einstein Pals" Commercial – Pablo, Millie, Winston
  • Jimmy Kimmel LiveLOST puppets
  • Eminem "Ass Like That" Music Video – Bunraku Dancer, Spoonie Luv
  • Taco Bueno "Cooking with Suzie" Commercial – Various
  • 2005 MTV Movie Awards – Elmer Higgins

External links