Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Acting

Born:
1964-06-19
Place of birth:
Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bill Barretta has been performing with the Muppets since 1991, when he performed the body of family father Earl Sinclair on Dinosaurs. He later developed several new characters on Muppets Tonight, including Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama and Bobo the Bear. Along with having his own Muppet characters, Bill has taken over several of Jim Henson's roles, such as Dr. Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, Mahna Mahna and Swedish Chef, and briefly took over Jerry Nelson's role of Lew Zealand. In addition, Bill has produced two of the Muppets' television movies, It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. Bill also provides additional voices on Kim Possible. He is a native of Yardley, Pennsylvania. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Barretta, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .

Known For

Filmography

Hoppers

Hoppers

8.12026Additional Voices (voice)
Movie
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

7.22026Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Pepé the King Prawn (voice)
Movie
Universal Basic Guys

Universal Basic Guys

5.82024(voice)
TV
The Muppets Mayhem

The Muppets Mayhem

6.12023Dr. Teeth (voice)
TV
Garbage Pail Kids in Mad Mike: Fury Load

Garbage Pail Kids in Mad Mike: Fury Load

2022Split Kit
Movie
Dear Earth

Dear Earth

8.02021Dr. Teeth (voice)
Movie
Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

6.42021Pepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef
Movie
Muppets Now

Muppets Now

5.92020Pepe the King Prawn (voice)
TV
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020Self
Movie
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend

6.42020Mr. Frumpus (voice)
Movie
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

6.92020The Muppets Puppeteer
Movie
The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders

5.82018Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice)
Movie
The Muppets Take The O2

The Muppets Take The O2

8.32018Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / The Swedish Chef / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Mahna Mahna / Big Mean Carl / Himself (voice)
Movie
Muppet Babies

Muppet Babies

6.12018Dr. Teeth (voice)
TV
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

8.22017Self
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

7.02015Pepe the King Prawn / Dr. Teeth / Rowlf / Bobo the Bear (voice)
TV
Muppet Moments

Muppet Moments

7.02015Rowlf
TV
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

7.12015Lonny Dufrene / Mr. Frumpus
TV
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice)
Movie
Food Fight! | Muppisode

Food Fight! | Muppisode

2013The Swedish Chef
Movie
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

5.82013Pepe, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Bobo, Big Mean Carl
Movie
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

5.82012Pepe / Swedish Chef (voice)
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

6.72011Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice)
Movie
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

7.22011Self
Movie
The Muppets: Pöpcørn | Recipes with The Swedish Chef

The Muppets: Pöpcørn | Recipes with The Swedish Chef

8.02010The Swedish Chef
Movie
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

7.02010Louie
Movie
The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells

The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells

2009The Swedish Chef
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009Louie (voice)
Movie
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

6.02008Pepe the Prawn / Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Husband Pigeon (voice)
Movie
Studio DC: Almost Live

Studio DC: Almost Live

8.02008Swedish Chef / Pepe / Dr. Teeth Rowlf / Bobo (voice)
TV
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

8.02008Dr. Teeth / Pepe the King Prawn / Swedish Chef (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008Louie
Movie
Tinseltown

Tinseltown

2007Bobby Vegan
Movie
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

2006Louie
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

7.12006Louie (voice)
Movie
The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

2005Pepe the King Prawn
Movie
Kermit: A Frog's Life

Kermit: A Frog's Life

2005Pepe the King Prawn
Movie
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

5.22005Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf
Movie
Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

2005Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf / Johnny Fiama / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear (Episodes 1-8)
TV
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

8.62004Pepe the King Prawn / The Swedish Chef ("Keep Fishin")
Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

6.12002Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice)
Movie
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

5.82002Croaker / Horace D' Fly / Roy the Frog / Turtle #2 (voice)
Movie
Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

2002Rowlf the Dog / Pepe the King Prawn
Movie
Kim Possible

Kim Possible

7.52002Other Rocker / Henchman (voice)
TV
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

6.32002Pepe the King Prawn (voice)
Movie
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

6.82001Thunderdell
TV
Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola

9.02001Strega Nona
TV
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Movie
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

6.11999Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)
Movie
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

7.81996
TV
Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

7.51996Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard
TV
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

6.71996Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

6.51996Clueless Morgan (voice)
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly

Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly

1996Ballooner, Cedric, Airplane Pilot, and Commander Slick Space Guy
Movie
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

6.21995Bear (voice)
Movie
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

9.71994
TV
Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

7.01994Elvis (voice)
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

7.01994Swedish Chef (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.91975Rowlf the Dog (voice) (uncredited)
TV
Jim Henson's Creature Shop New York City Tour

Jim Henson's Creature Shop New York City Tour

Bobby Vegan
Movie