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+ | [[Image:ArtieBird.jpg|thumb|300px|Esposito with [[Leonard Birdseed|a Muppet bird]], filming ''Elmo's Christmas Countdown''.]] |
+ | '''Artie Esposito''' is the Muppets Studio's understudy performer for [[Kermit the Frog]]. |
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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. |
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− | 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]]. |
+ | 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== |
+ | ==Muppet/Henson credits== |
+ | * ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]'' - weasel, [[Maurice Monster]], [[Rico (monster)|Rico]] (monster) |
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* ''[[America's Got Talent]]'' - [[Kermit the Frog]] |
* ''[[America's Got Talent]]'' - [[Kermit the Frog]] |
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− | * ''[[MTV Video Music Awards]]'' - Kermit the Frog |
+ | * ''[[MTV Video Music Awards]]'' (2009) - Kermit the Frog |
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+ | * [[D23 Expo]] (2009) - Kermit the Frog, [[Statler]] |
− | * ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]'' - bird |
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* [[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 |
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==Non-Muppet credits== |
==Non-Muppet credits== |
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+ | * Team Smithereen - Splat McKat, Marco Rat |
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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) |
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* ''[[Crank Yankers]]'' – Elmer Higgins, Tony DeLoge, Deaf Frat Guy, others |
* ''[[Crank Yankers]]'' – Elmer Higgins, Tony DeLoge, Deaf Frat Guy, others |
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− | * Baby Einstein "Einstein Pals" |
+ | * Baby Einstein "Einstein Pals" Commercial – Pablo, Millie, Winston |
− | * ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live]]'' – '' |
+ | * ''[[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 |
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* Taco Bueno "Cooking with Suzie" Commercial – Various |
* Taco Bueno "Cooking with Suzie" Commercial – Various |
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* 2005 MTV Movie Awards – Elmer Higgins |
* 2005 MTV Movie Awards – Elmer Higgins |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *[http://artworkbyartie.weebly.com/ Artwork by Artie] - official site |
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+ | {{DEFAULTSORT:Esposito, Artie}} |
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Revision as of 03:37, 28 November 2013
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
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown - weasel, Maurice Monster, Rico (monster)
- America's Got Talent - Kermit the Frog
- MTV Video Music Awards (2009) - Kermit the Frog
- D23 Expo (2009) - Kermit the Frog, Statler
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Elmo (34th St.), Hoots (Parade Route)
- Bear in the Big Blue House Live - Stage versions of Tutter, Treelo, Ojo
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 Live – LOST 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
- Artwork by Artie - official site