Martin P. Robinson

Born: 1954-03-09

Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training the puppeteers on Sesame Tree. He was born on March 9, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan. Graduated from Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, suburb of Milwaukee. He was married to Annie Evans on August 9, 2008 on the set of Sesame Street, in the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, NY. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martin P. Robinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia


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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

as Leonardo
Released: 1990-03-30

A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in ninjitsu, must learn to work together...

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
Released: 1999-10-01

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However,...

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
Released: 1984-06-27

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New...

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Follow That Bird

as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster / Board of Birds / Grouch Diner Patron (voice)
Released: 1985-08-02

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be...

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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
Released: 2008-12-17

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him...

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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

as Self
Released: 2011-10-21

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know...

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2007-12-23

There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their...

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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

as Self
Released: 2021-04-26

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and...

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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1996-12-24

Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is...

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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
Released: 1998-02-20

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things...

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

as Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
Released: 2016-11-25

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of...

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The World of Jim Henson

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-11-23

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is...

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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

as uncredited
Released: 1990-04-30

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest...

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CinderElmo

as Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
Released: 1999-01-01

Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the...

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Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

as Muppet Performer
Released: 1988-10-05

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable...

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2020-04-14

Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate...

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Big Bird in China

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1983-05-29

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in...

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Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as Telly Monster
Released: 1994-05-18

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired...

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The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

as Farmer (voice)
Released: 1986-03-26

As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help,...

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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

as Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
Released: 2006-12-01

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of...

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Oscar's Handmade Halloween

as Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
Released: 2023-10-19

Oscar the Grouch and lifestyle expert Sunny Anderson team up to help rescue dogs find their...

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Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

as uncredited
Released: 2004-08-03

It's a Halloween extravaganza when the monsters from Sesame Street get invited to a Tricks &...

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Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

as Telly / Pesties
Released: 2003-04-26

It's the Sesame Street Film Festival!

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Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

as Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
Released: 1983-11-16

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends...

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Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2009-06-01

It's bedtime on Sesame Street! Just like all little kids, Elmo and Abby would rather make funny...

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Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

as Telly
Released: 2003-08-05

Get ready for a musical Sesame Street Muppet ® extravaganza! Something’s in the air on Sesame...

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Sesame Street: Fiesta!

as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1997-12-01

The loveable Sesame Street characters congregate on FIESTA! to sing some of their favorite...

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Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

as Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
Released: 2001-10-09

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals in the second volume of Kids' Favorite Songs, as Elmo...

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Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2022-07-10

'Today (July 10) is Jerry Nelson's birthday! To celebrate, artist Zach Kenny has taken an...

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Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

as Telly Monster / Snuffy / Buster the Horse (voice)
Released: 1986-01-01

Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as...

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Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2003-01-01

After working hard, Grover has finally gotten a job as a waiter at the hot restaurant in town,...

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Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1998-01-01

Elmo, Zoe and Telly are exploring the Alphabet Jungle, where letters grow on trees. Every letter...

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Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

as Shark / Big Snort (voice)
Released: 1996-02-14

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of...

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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies

as Telly Monster / Monty (voice)
Released: 1997-04-01

In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater,...

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Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

as Telly
Released: 1997-07-08

Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second...

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Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

as Snuffy (voice)
Released: 2005-02-01

Big Bird may not be able to fly, but he can sing. He joins Snuffy to spend some time looking...

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Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

as Telly Monster
Released: 1993-10-29

Muppets, monsters, friends and family - they're all invited to a very special sing-along on the...

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Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

as Buster the Horse / Sheep / Fish (voice)
Released: 1991-01-01

Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals is a 1991 Sesame Street direct-to-video...

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Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

as Announcer/Telly Monster/Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
Released: 1994-01-01

The Best of Elmo is a 1994 Sesame Street video originally released on VHS as part of the "My...

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Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1997-04-01

Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what...

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Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

as Snuffy (voice)
Released: 2003-01-14

One, two, buckle your shoe...Elmo gets dressed, and you can, too! Come along and learn all about...

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Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Released: 1988-06-01

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and...

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Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

as Telly / Snuffy (voice)
Released: 1999-03-09

Elmo is trying to make a Top Ten Countdown list for the radio station, but everyone keeps trying...

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Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 2003-08-05

Everyone knows the story of The Three Bears, so what happens when Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear are...

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Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

as Snuffy/Telly Monster/Buster the Horse/Irvine the Grouch (voice)
Released: 1986-05-12

With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through...

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Sesame Street: Imagine That!

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1996-01-01

Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using...

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Sesame Street: Elmocize

as Monty (voice)
Released: 1996-01-01

When Monty stops by Elmo's Exercise Camp to do a report, he ends up joining Elmo, Rosita, and...

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Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game

as Telly
Released: 1998-01-01

All of your favorite Sesame Street characters come straight to you to teach you all about fun...

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Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

as Herry's Father (voice)
Released: 1990-01-01

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show!...

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Sesame Street: Being Green

as Telly (voice)
Released: 2009-04-07

Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon,...

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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as Telly Monster (voice)
Released: 1993-10-29

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th...

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Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

as Telly
Released: 2014-09-02

There are mysteries afoot on Sesame Street! Grab your detective hat and join your furry friends...

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Sesame Street

as Irvine
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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Sesame Street

as Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice)
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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Sesame Street

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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Law & Order: Organized Crime

as Octopus Puppeteer #1
First aired: 2021-04-01

The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most...

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The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-10-13

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss is an American live-action/puppet television series based on...

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Helpsters

as Mr. Primm (voice)
First aired: 2019-11-01

Meet Cody and the Helpsters, a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it's...

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Spitting Image

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-02-26

Spitting Image is an award winning British satirical puppet show, created by Peter Fluck, Roger...

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Sesame Unpaved

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-11-10

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Allegra's Window

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-10-24

Allegra's Window is a children's television series that aired on Nick Jr. from October 24, 1994...

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