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Jul 12, 2017 · T his week, news broke that Steve Whitmire, the longtime puppeteer behind beloved green felt Muppet character Kermit the Frog, would no longer be voicing the character he has played since the...
Steven Lawrence Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer, known primarily for his work on The Muppets and Sesame Street. Beginning his involvement with the Muppets in 1978, Whitmire inherited the roles of Ernie and Kermit the Frog after Jim Henson 's death in 1990; he performed the characters until 2014 and 2016, respectively.
Ratting Out. An Interview with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. By Kenneth Plume. July 19, 1999. From the suburbs of Atlanta to the upper tier of Muppet performers, Steve Whitmire has come a long way, and in this interview conducted on the set of Muppets From Space, no stone, or lily pad, is left unturned. Well, let’s begin at the beginning.
Oct 16, 2019 · 575. 26K views 3 years ago Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk & Podcast. #TheMuppets #SteveWhitmire #Kermit This week on Puppet Tears we're talking to Steve Whitmire, one of the Muppet world's...
Jul 11, 2017 · Steve Whitmire, the puppeteer who for 27 years has performed as Kermit the Frog, is no longer voicing the green lead of the various Muppets TV programs and films, a spokesperson for The Muppets...
Steven Lawrence Whitmire. Nickname. Kermit. Height. 6′ 4″ (1.93 m) Mini Bio. Steve Whitmire was born on September 24, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Fraggle Rock (1983), The Muppets (2011) and Muppet Treasure Island (1996). He has been married to Melissa Whitmire since June 1978. Family. Spouse.
Jul 10, 2017 · Longtime puppeteer Steve Whitmire has left his role as the voice of classic character Kermit the Frog, and is being replaced by Matt Vogel.
