Martin P. Robinson

Martin P. Robinson

Acting

Born:
1954-03-09
Place of birth:
Dearborn, Michigan, USA

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 9, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan. Graduated from Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, suburb of Milwaukee. He was married to Annie Evans on August 9, 2008 on the set of Sesame Street, in the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, NY. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martin P. Robinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

Filmography

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

7.22026Supporting Muppet Performer
Movie
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

2024Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
Movie
Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024Self (archive footage)
Movie
Oscar's Handmade Halloween

Oscar's Handmade Halloween

2023Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
Movie
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular

2023Telly Monster
Movie
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

6.52021Self
Movie
Law & Order: Organized Crime

Law & Order: Organized Crime

7.92021Octopus Puppeteer #1
TV
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

5.02020Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Helpsters

Helpsters

5.02019Mr. Primm (voice)
TV
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

7.22018
Movie
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

6.62016Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
Movie
The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl

The Adventures of Liverwurst Girl

2015Director
Movie
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

2014Telly
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012Fluffy
Movie
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012Self
Movie
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

7.22011Self
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure

Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure

2011Telly (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

2011
Movie
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

2010Telly Monster
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

2009
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Being Green

Sesame Street: Being Green

2009Telly (voice)
Movie
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

6.02008Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

6.02008Slimey
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites

6.02008
Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

6.22007Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

2007Telly
Movie
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

6.72006Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

10.02005Snuffy (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

10.02004
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

7.62004Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004Additional Muppet Performer
Movie
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby

Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby

2003Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

0.52003Telly
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

2003Book/Snuffy
Movie
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

6.02003Snuffy / Telly (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

8.02003Snuffy (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

10.02003Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

7.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002Slimey / Book
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

6.02001Mr. Snuffleupagus
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

4.02001Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

7.02001Telly (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!

5.02000Slimey
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!

8.02000Snuffy
Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

6.02000Telly
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

8.02000Picture Book / Dragon ("Books" segment)
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

9.01999grey Grouch/purple Pestie
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

5.01999Telly / Snuffy (voice)
Movie
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999
TV
CinderElmo

CinderElmo

6.31999Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

6.11998Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game

Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game

10.01998Telly
Movie
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

6.01998Telly Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

5.71997"Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
Movie