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

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
Scrubs2001 · Series · Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Filmography

Movies

84 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)
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 · Cookie Monster