James J. Kroupa - Actor Profile

James J. Kroupa

Acting
Freshness: Feb 04, 2026
6Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated

About James J. Kroupa

James J. Kroupa is a puppeteer and puppet builder who has worked on a number of Muppet projects since the 1980s.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James J. Kroupa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Family

The majority of James J. Kroupa's filmography leans towards the Family genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James J. Kroupa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Muppets Take Manhattan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James J. Kroupa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James J. Kroupa's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) movie poster
★6.6

The Muppets Take Manhattan: When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to lear

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984•Romance
★6.1
Muppets from Space (1999) movie poster
★6.1

Muppets from Space: When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extrater

Muppets from Space

1999•Family
★6.0
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) movie poster
★6.0

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

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993•Family
★5.9
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) movie poster
★5.9

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa: When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

2008•Family
★0.0
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) movie poster
★0.0

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?: Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing to

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James J. Kroupa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Additional Muppets (voice) Average Similar →
2004 Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Additional Muppet Performer Flop Similar →
1999 Muppets from Space Additional Muppet Performer Average Similar →
1993 Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Additional Muppet Performer(voice) (as Jim Kroupa) Flop Similar →
1993 Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Bird in La La Line (voice) Average Similar →
1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan Additional Muppet Performer (voice) Hit Similar →

James J. Kroupa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James J. Kroupa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James J. Kroupa is "The Muppets Take Manhattan" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has James J. Kroupa acted in?

James J. Kroupa has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James J. Kroupa?

Other notable films include "Muppets from Space", "Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration", and "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa".