John E. Kennedy

Biography

John E. Kennedy is an American puppeteer working in film and television.

Career Overview

John E. Kennedy has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Signature works include Kermit's Swamp Years, Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation, Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales. 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

24

Birth Date

1967-11-17 00:00:00

Birth Place

Plainfield, Indiana, USA

Known For

• 

  Kermit's Swamp Years
• 

  Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
• 

  Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
• 

  Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
• 

  Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!
• 

  Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Frequent Collaborators

• Kevin Clash (5 collaborations)
• Martin P. Robinson (5 collaborations)
• Joey Mazzarino (4 collaborations)
• Jerry Nelson (4 collaborations)
• Eric Jacobson (4 collaborations)
• Peter Linz (4 collaborations)
• Matt Vogel (4 collaborations)
• Fran Brill (3 collaborations)
• Jim Martin (3 collaborations)
• Carmen Osbahr (3 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (1 credits)

  • The Sure Sheep

    director

    directing
    2026

• actors (23 credits)

  • When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Muppets Take The O2

    Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

    Muppet Performer

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Keep Christmas With You

    Additional Muppets

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Old Dogs

    Muppet

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

    Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

    Muppet Performer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Elmo's Christmas Countdown

    Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

    Additional Muppet Performer

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

    Angel Marie / Floyd Pepper (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

    Additional Muppet Performer

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

    Dr. Teeth (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Kermit's Swamp Years

    Blotch / Arnie the Alligator / Monkey (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Country Bears

    Puppeteer (Zeb)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Muppets from Space

    Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Beach Hippie

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

    Additional Muppets (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

    Additional Muppets (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

    Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1993