Richard Hunt
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Richard Hunt (August 17, 1951 – January 7, 1992) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and other projects for The Jim Henson Company. His roles on The Muppet Show included Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, and Sweetums and characters on Sesame Street included Gladys the Cow, Don Music, and Forgetful Jones. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Hunt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Hunt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Richard Hunt's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Hunt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Hunt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Hunt's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Hunt.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away | Junior Gorg (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs | Backup Monster (puppeteer) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Harry (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show | Statler / Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Sweetums / Gladys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 | Statler / Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Sweetums / Gladys | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! | Kermit the Forg / Frazzletone (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration | Gladys the Cow (voice) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Scooter / Beaker / Janice (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World | Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Tug Monster / Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! | Gladys the Cow / Forgetful Jones / Don Music (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Crocodile (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Monster Hits! | Stuie Monster (voice) / Lavender Frazzletone (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (right half) (voice) / Furline Huskie (voice) / Kermit the Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie | Placido Flamingo/Additional Muppets (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family Christmas | Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sesame Street: Sing Along | Two-Headed Monster (right) (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Toy | Belmont (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Tale of the Bunny Picnic | Lugsy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | Beaker / Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Two-Headed Monster (Stein) / Tug Monster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets | Scooter (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Follow That Bird | Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff | Camilla the Chicken (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Treasures | Scooter / Statler / Janice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Oxford Blues | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art | Muppet Performer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Big Bird in China | Two-Headed Monster (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets | Scooter / Janice / Statler / Bubba (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show | Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & Men | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies | Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Various Muppets | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Christmas Eve on Sesame Street | Ernie (assistant) / Additional Muppets (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring | Scooter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special | Scooter | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas | Charlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Out to Lunch | Various Muppets (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Julie on Sesame Street | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Muppet Musicians of Bremen | Chicken / Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince | Aunt Taminella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Great Santa Claus Switch | Bing / Match Frackle (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
Richard Hunt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Hunt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Hunt is "Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Hunt acted in?
Richard Hunt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Hunt?
Other notable films include "Jim Henson's Memorial Service", "Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party", and "The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show".