Steve Whitmire
American puppeteer (1959–)
Steven Lawrence Whitmire is an American puppeteer, known primarily for his work with the Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, and the Muppets Studio. Beginning his involvement with the Muppets in 1978, Whitmire originated the roles of Rizzo the Rat, Lips, Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. He also inherited the roles of Kermit the Frog and Ernie after Jim Henson's death in 1990; he performed the characters until 2016 and 2014, respectively. In later years, he also performed Statler and Beaker.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1979–1996) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | unknown | 97 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1982 | The Dark crystal | Jim Henson, Frank Oz | 88 min | Color | ||
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Brian Henson | 99 min | Color |