Steve Whitmire

66 · Born: Sep 24, 1959

Personal Details

BornSep 24, 1959 Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

Steve Whitmire, a renowned actor and writer, first drew breath on September 24, 1959, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. This talented individual has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with his most notable roles including the beloved television series "Fraggle Rock" (1983),the 2011 film "The Muppets", and the 1996 cinematic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel "Muppet Treasure Island".

Steve Whitmire has been fortunate enough to share his life with his loving wife, Melissa Whitmire, since June 1978.

Career

acting

2015

The Muppets. as Kermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice)

2014

Muppets Most Wanted as Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)

2013

Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular as Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Lips (voice)

2012

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala as Kermit the Frog / Statler (voice)

The Secret Policeman's Ball as Statler (voice)

2011

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as Kermit the Frog - Statler (voice)

The Muppets as Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)

2010

Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures as Ernie

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover as Ernie (voice)

2009

Being Green as Ernie (voice)

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Ernie (voice)

2008

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Statler / Beaker (voice)

Abby in Wonderland as Ernie as Tweedle Dum (voice)

Studio DC: Almost Live! as Kermit the Frog / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Statler (voice)

Count on Sports as Ernie

2007

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Ernie (voice)

2006

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

2005

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as Scarecrow / Mayor of Munchkinland / Kalidah Critic #1 / Beaker

2004

The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour as Kermit the Frog (voice)

2002

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)

Kermit's Swamp Years as Kermit the Frog / Jack Rabbit / Chico (voice)

Elmo Visits the Firehouse as Ernie (voice)

I Love Muppets as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Elmo's World: Springtime Fun! as Ernie

2001

An Audience with Kylie Minogue as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Elmo's World: The Wild Wild West as Additional Muppet Performer

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 as Ernie

2000

Sesame Street as Ernie

1999

Muppets from Space as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)

Cinderelmo as Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Prince the Dog (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Ernie / Stuckweed / Football Stenchman / Ice Cream Vendor / Parrot (voice)

1998

Elmopalooza! as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)

1997

Elmo Saves Christmas as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Muppets Tonight as Kermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants

1996

Muppet Treasure Island Sing-Along as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Pig (voice)

Muppet Treasure Island as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)

1995

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree as Kermit the Frog / Bear / Owl (voice)

1994

Muppet Classic Theater as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice)

All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Ernie (archive footage)

1992

The Muppet Christmas Carol as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentle...

1990