Caroll Spinney films and TV series

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney was an American actor and puppeteer, best known for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street from its inception in 1969 until 2018. He received numerous awards for his work on the show and was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Spinney passed away in December 2019.

Sesame Street

Series Age rating: 3 Year: 1969 IMDB Rating: 8.1

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 2021 IMDB Rating: 8

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how...

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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 2015 IMDB Rating: 7.5

A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.

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Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 2002 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder Company 26...

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Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 2008 IMDB Rating: 7

Follow Abby and Elmo down the rabbit hole in this enchanting re-imagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Elmo the Rabbit is late, late, late and has rushed away with Abby's wand in his back pock...

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Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1985 IMDB Rating: 6.7

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journe...

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CinderElmo

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1999 IMDB Rating: 6.3

Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human acto...

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