Steve Whitmire
Puppeteer, performer on The Muppet Show
Born
September 24th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Whitmire served as a puppeteer for The Muppets for over 27 years. He took over the roles of Kermit the Frog and Ernie after the death of Jim Henson. Whitmire contributed to various Muppet productions including The Muppet Show, Muppet Treasure Island, and The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. His work extended beyond television and film, with performances in live shows and theme parks featuring the beloved characters.
Portrayed Kermit the Frog in multiple productions
Created characters like Rowlf the Dog and Beaker
Performed in films such as Muppet Treasure Island
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