Kevin Clash

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Characters played by Kevin Clash

Splinter — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Rat sensei and adoptive father to the four Ninja Turtles.

Bumblypants / Lyle — The Happytime Murders (2018)

Bumblypants and Lyle are former performers from the old sitcom who become victims of the murder campaign. Bumblypants is killed during an attack at a puppet-owned business, while Lyle is found by the investigators at a puppet drug den and is later killed in a drive-by shooting witnessed by the private investigator.

Splinter — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)

Wise rat master who trains the Turtles in ninjutsu and moral discipline.

Elmo / Baby Natasha / Hoots the Owl (voice) — Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993)

Elmo appears at a jam session playing the drums while Telly and Prairie search for musicians. He says that playing the drums is almost as easy as saying his own name, then announces a break and previews highlights from the second half of the special. The plot summary does not establish the other characters in this combined cast credit as participants in these events.

Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom — Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

This credited group includes assistant performances connected to the expedition organizer, the strict first mate, and the pig queen. In the story, the organizer arranges the voyage, the first mate is deceived into leaving the ship, and the queen is captured and later rescued alongside the captain. The remaining listed roles lack specific plot evidence.

Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

The young red Muppet protagonist who accidentally loses his beloved blanket in Grouchland. He embarks on a quest to retrieve it, learns the value of sharing, and overcomes several obstacles with the help of friends.

Elmo — Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)

A primary protagonist who partners with Abby Cadabby to help Stiller the Elf locate the scattered magical counting blocks and restore Christmas after Oscar's interference.

Elmo — CinderElmo (1999)

A little red monster who serves his wicked stepfamily. Receives a ball invitation, attends with magical assistance, dances with Princess Charming, flees at midnight leaving a shoe, and eventually marries her after the King amends the law.

Elmo — Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)

The central protagonist who stays awake on Christmas Eve, rescues Santa, and receives a magical snow globe. He uses his wishes to explore a future where Christmas occurs daily, witnesses the negative consequences, and ultimately restores the normal holiday schedule while learning to keep the Christmas spirit alive year-round.

Elmo — Sesame Street: Count on Sports (2008)

Elmo is one of the Sesame Street friends featured in the program’s sports activities. He plays a game of imaginary tennis, contributing a playful example of sport alongside the other characters’ golf, soccer, gymnastics, and basketball segments. His appearance is part of the ensemble’s shared sports fun.

Father Mouse — Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995)

The patriarch of a mouse family who ventures into the woods to find a Christmas tree. His journey involves surviving the tree's chaotic passage through humans and animals before realizing the discarded remnant is perfect for his home.

Career Overview

Kevin Clash has 180 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic with 2 titles. Signature works include Dinosaurs, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 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
180
Birth Date
1960-09-17
Birth Place
Turners Station, Maryland, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1029467), public domain (CC0).