Steve Whitmire
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Steve Whitmire reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Family
The majority of Steve Whitmire'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 78% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Steve Whitmire remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Steve Whitmire Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steve Whitmire's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Steve Whitmire.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's Ball | Statler (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Ode to Joy | Beaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! | Beaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live | Kermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Elmo's Christmas Countdown | Ernie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | Kermit the Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas Carol | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies | Kermit the Frog | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Kermit the Frog / Statler ("Keep Fishin") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse | Ernie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Ernie / Mo / Troll / Frosty Four Leader (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Love Muppets | Kermit the Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show | Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 | Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | CinderElmo | Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me | Ernie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic Theater | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Ernie (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jim Henson's Memorial Service | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World | Bean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Additional Muppets (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dog City: The Movie | Mad Dog / Mac (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family Christmas | Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Toy | Mew the Toy Mouse (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | The Four Guards / Firey 4 / Ambrosius (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Tale of the Bunny Picnic | Bean Bunny (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | Mock Turtle/Caterpillar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets | Rizzo the Rat / Giant Man-Eating Chicken (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The World of 'The Dark Crystal' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | Scientist (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show | Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & Men | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies | Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | Additional Muppet Performer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Fletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Various Muppets | Average | Similar → |
Steve Whitmire - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steve Whitmire?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steve Whitmire is "Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Steve Whitmire acted in?
Steve Whitmire has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Steve Whitmire?
Other notable films include "The Muppets: Ode to Joy", "The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!", and "Jim Henson's Memorial Service".