Caroll Spinney

Acting

Caroll Spinney

Born 26 December 1933 · Waltham, Massachusetts, USA · Died 8 December 2019 at 85

Caroll Edwin Spinney (sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney; December 26, 1933 – December 9, 2019) was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.

Known for

Highlights

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982 · Film · Big Bird (archive voice) (uncredited)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian2009 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The West Wing1999 · Series · Big Bird (voice)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey1993 · Film · Dog in Pound (uncredited)
The Muppet Movie1979 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
The Muppet Show1976 · Series · Big Bird

Filmography

Movies

85 films

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic2022 · Film · Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting2019 · Film · Big Bird / Various Characters
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas2016 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!2015 · Film · Big Bird/Oscar
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story2015 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers2012 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars2012 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas2011 · Film · Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures2011 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World2010 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales2009 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces2009 · Film · Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo2009 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian2009 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Being Green2009 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)2008 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)2008 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)2008 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland2008 · Film · Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation2008 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure2008 · Film · Big Bird
Elmo's Christmas Countdown2007 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?2007 · Film · Big Bird
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol2006 · Film · Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!2005 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover2004 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!2004 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?2004 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites2004 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke2003 · Film · Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost2003 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!2002 · Film
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse2002 · Film · Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 22001 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf2001 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Let's Make Music2000 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar
Sesame Street: Elmo's World2000 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch ("Music" segment)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs1999 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
CinderElmo1999 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!1997 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time1997 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies1997 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance1997 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas1996 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet1996 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That!1996 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmocize1996 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share1996 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!1993 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!1993 · Film · Big Bird and Oscar
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration1993 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey1993 · Film · Dog in Pound (uncredited)
Getting Ready to Read1992 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals1991 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson1990 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service1990 · Film
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!1990 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!1990 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!1988 · Film · Picklepuss / Pop
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie1988 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Big Bird in Japan1988 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas1987 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Along1987 · Film · Big Bird and Oscar
Sesame Street: Big Bird's Story Time1987 · Film · Big Bird
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters1986 · Film · Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years1986 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories1986 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers1986 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
Follow That Bird1985 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Night of 100 Stars II1985 · Film · Big Bird
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art1983 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Big Bird in China1983 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982 · Film · Big Bird (archive voice) (uncredited)
The Great Muppet Caper1981 · Film · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Muppet Movie1979 · Film · Big Bird (voice)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street1979 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
A Special Sesame Street Christmas1978 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street1978 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney1978 · Film · Big Bird
Out to Lunch1974 · Film · Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Julie on Sesame Street1973 · Film · Big Bird/ Oscar the Grouch (voice)
This Way to Sesame Street1969 · Film · Big Bird

Filmography

Series

7 shows

Portlandia2011 · Series · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
1 vs. 1002006 · Series · Oscar the Grouch
Scrubs2001 · Series · Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The West Wing1999 · Series · Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Unpaved1999 · Series
The Muppet Show1976 · Series · Big Bird
Sesame Street1969 · Series · Big Bird