Ryan Dillon

Born: 1988-05-25

Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash. Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.


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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as Additional Muppet Performer (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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When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

as Elmo
Released: 2018-11-11

In When You Wish Upon a Pickle, a mysterious wish machine appears on Sesame Street and the...

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Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

as Elmo (voice)
Released: 2021-08-05

An upcoming animated Sesame Street special premiering on HBO Max on August 5, 2021. The special...

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

as Elmo (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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Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

as Elmo
Released: 2017-11-11

A playful bird snatches Abby's magic wand during a hot-air balloon ride leaving Elmo, Abby and...

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The Monster at the End of This Story

as Elmo (voice)
Released: 2020-10-29

The Monster at the End of This Story is Sesame Street special on HBO Max.

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

as Elmo (voice)
Released: 2020-04-14

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

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Sesame Street

as Elmo (voice)
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Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends are mysteriously expelled from their neighborhood,...

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Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)
Released: 2019-11-09

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human...

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Super Numbers

as uncredited
Released: 2014-10-07

Elmo loves using his super number math skills! Join him at the biggest number lovers' convention...

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Sesame Street The Nutcracker

as Elmo (voice)
Released: 2022-12-01

Featuring new music inspired by holiday classic The Nutcracker, this animated special follows...

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Oscar's Handmade Halloween

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

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

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Keep Christmas With You

as Elmo
Released: 2015-10-16

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street®...

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The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

as Elmo
Released: 2020-10-15

Everyone's favorite furry red monster is back with a brand-new special to teach us the...

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Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street

as uncredited
Released: 2017-08-29

Say “Hello!” to Halloween! It’s time for tricks and treats when Elmo and Abby visit Count von...

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Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

as Elmo
Released: 2015-09-01

Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play...

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Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt

as uncredited
Released: 2020-08-06

Silliness and surprise twists abound in the half-hour special, in which Elmo teams up with Abby...

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The Boys

as Reporter
First aired: 2019-07-25

A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes...

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Sesame Street

as Elmo (voice)
First aired: 1969-11-10

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

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Sesame Street Muppet Performer
First aired: 2014-04-27

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Mecha Builders

as Mecha Elmo (voice)
First aired: 2022-04-30

Robot heroes in training Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby use their STEM superpowers to...

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The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

as Elmo
First aired: 2020-05-27

Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun...

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Chicken Shop Date

as Elmo (Puppet)
First aired: 2014-12-03

The format of Chicken Shop Date involves Amelia Dimoldenberg meeting a celebrity guest at a...

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The Furchester Hotel

as Elmo (Voice)
First aired: 2014-09-26

Welcome to this (nearly) world-class hotel run by (incompetent) Muppets. They are joined by Elmo...

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