Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

The story

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Cast & crew

Whoopi GoldbergNarrator (voice)

Frank OzSelf

Kevin ClashSelf

Bill BarrettaSelf

Fran BrillSelf

Joan Ganz CooneySelf

Arsenio HallSelf

Hugh JackmanSelf

Kermit LoveSelf

Martin P. RobinsonSelf

Rosie O'DonnellSelf

Cheryl HensonSelf