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Caroll Edwin Spinney (December 26, 1933 – December 8, 2019) was an American puppeteer, cartoonist, author, artist and speaker, most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street from its inception in 1969 until 2018. Early life. Spinney was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1933, to Chester and Margaret Spinney.
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- Caroll Edwin Spinney, December 26, 1933, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Dec 8, 2019 · Mr. Spinney, who also performed his characters in live concerts around the world and at the White House many times and was featured in films, documentaries and record albums, died on Sunday at...
Caroll Spinney, the artistic genius behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, died at age 85 in 2019. He was a kind and loving person who shaped and defined Sesame Street for five decades. He also conducted symphony orchestras, visited China, and received many honors and awards.
Caroll Spinney (1933-2019) was the performer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street for over 50 years. He also voiced the characters in several movies and TV shows, and wrote a book about his life and career.
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Dec 9, 2019 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.
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Dec 8, 2019 · Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85. The Sesame Workshop said Spinney had died at home...
Dec 8, 2019 · 8 December 2019. Getty Images. Caroll Spinney with Oscar the Grouch. US puppeteer Caroll Spinney, famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on children's TV show Sesame Street, has...
