Eric Jacobson

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Characters played by Eric Jacobson

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal — The Muppets (2015)

Miss Piggy navigates her star status and romantic expectations, Fozzie explores deeper comedic and personal struggles, and Animal provides chaotic energy, collectively embodying the show's focus on adult themes and intimate relationships.

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle — The Muppet Show (2026)

Miss Piggy drives the main backstage conflict over scheduling and star billing before reconciling with the guest star. Fozzie assists with production cuts, while Sam Eagle hosts a themed bar sketch.

Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs — The Muppets (2011)

Group of iconic Muppets performing in ensemble scenes.

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice) — Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Glamorous diva pig and Kermit's longtime love interest.

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Yoda / Elvises — It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

Fozzie is Kermit's fellow Muppet and is assigned to deliver the theater's payment to Rachel Bitterman. His journey is repeatedly derailed by a nature-show encounter, a green dyeing mishap, mistaken identity, and a wrong Salvation Army bag before he reaches the bank too late.

Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice) — A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)

This credited Muppet group includes Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Sam the Eagle, who each affect the Christmas mission. Fozzie joins the journey after giving up his comedy road tour, Miss Piggy first plans a Caribbean trip before returning for the final celebration, and Sam warns against opening someone else's mail.

Bert / Grover / Guy Smiley / Harvey Kneeslapper / ... (voice) — Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019)

Grover is among the Sesame Street characters tasked with finding the missing street sign before Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s planned photo. He works with Elmo, Abby, and Rosita while keeping the problem from Joseph. The listed performer also voices several other characters, but the summary gives those roles no specific actions.

Bert / Grover — Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)

Bert appears in Block No. 7 (alongside Ernie) and the final celebration. Grover appears in Block No. 2, singing 'Jingle Bells' with Brad Paisley and penguins.

Grover / Bert (voice) — Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020)

Grover is one of Elmo's Sesame Street friends and joins him for a virtual playdate over video conferencing. The synopsis identifies Grover as a participant but does not specify what he does during the call or describe any particular interaction beyond playing together while social distancing.

The Cowardly Lion / Witches / Animal / Sam the Eagle — The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

As the Cowardly Lion, this character joins Dorothy's group while seeking courage from the Wizard. He travels through Oz with Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tin Thing, but is captured alongside Dorothy and Toto before escaping and returning with them to the Emerald City.

Bert / Grover — Sesame Street: Count on Sports (2008)

Grover is one of the Sesame Street friends featured in this sports program. He joins a basketball segment with Vince Carter, using the ideas of “short” and “tall” to explore concepts through the sport. His appearance is part of the ensemble’s collection of athletic activities.

Career Overview

Eric Jacobson has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Muppets Modern with 2 titles. Signature works include The Muppets, The Muppet Show, Muppets Haunted Mansion. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
85
Birth Date
1970-07-25
Birth Place
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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