Actor

Kevin Clash

Born: 17 September 1960, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Estimated net worth: $1 million

Kevin Clash is an American puppeteer, voice actor, and director, best known for his role as Elmo on Sesame Street. He has had a notable career in children's television, earning acclaim for his unique voice and engaging performances. Clash's work has made him…

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About Kevin Clash

Born: 17 September 1960, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Known for: Acting
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses: Melanie Clash (2006-present)
Children: 1 son, Eli Clash
Parents: Thomas Clash, Rita Clash
Estimated net worth: $1 million

Fun facts about Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash created the character Elmo in the 1980s, transforming it into one of the most recognizable characters on Sesame Street.
Clash is also known for his work on the television show 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' and has contributed to numerous other children's programs.

Famous Kevin Clash quotes

“Elmo loves you!”

Sesame Street (1969-present), 1969

“Elmo wants to play!”

Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

“Elmo's not just a puppet, he's a friend!”

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy (2021)

Kevin Clash filmography

Cast (162)

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	The First Snow of Fraggle Rock Movie	Self - Featured Puppeteer	7.0
2024	Jim Henson Idea Man Movie	Self (archive footage)	7.8
2022	Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic Movie	Elmo (voice) / Clifford (voice)
2019	Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting Movie	Elmo	5.5
2019	The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance TV	Gruenak (voice) / Various Characters (puppet)	7.8
2019	The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance TV	Various Characters (puppet)	7.8
2018	The Happytime Murders Movie	Bumblypants / Lyle (voice)	5.8
2017	Tour de Pharmacy Movie	Sesame Street Character (voice)	6.7
2015	Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Movie	Elmo
2014	Sesame Street: M is for Mystery Movie	Elmo

Show 152 more credits

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2014	Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie	Self	7.4
2014	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Animals Movie	Elmo
2013	Sesame Street: Elmo the Musical Movie	Unknown character
2012	Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays Movie	Elmo
2012	Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers Movie	Elmo (voice)
2012	Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars Movie	Elmo (voice)
2011	Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey Movie	Self	7.2
2011	Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure Movie	Elmo / Triangle (voice)
2011	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: People in Your Neighborhood Movie	Elmo (Voice)	6.0
2011	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends Movie	Elmo
2011	Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures Movie	Elmo
2010	Sesame Street: Iron Monster and Sesame Heroes Movie	Elmo (voice)
2010	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Let's Play Music Movie	Elmo
2010	Sesame Street: Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies Movie	Elmo
2010	Sesame Street: When Families Grieve Movie	Elmo	7.0
2010	Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World Movie	Elmo
2010	Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 Movie	Elmo (voice)	8.0
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales Movie	Elmo
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
2009	Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo Movie	Elmo / Baby Natasha (voice)	6.0
2009	Sesame Street: Being Green Movie	Elmo (voice)
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! Movie	Elmo (voice)
2008	Rosie Live TV	Unknown character
2008	Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland Movie	Elmo (Elmo as the Red Rabbit) (voice)
2008	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
2008	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
2008	Sesame Street: Count on Sports Movie	Elmo
2008	Sesame Street: Love the Earth! Movie	Elmo	4.0
2008	One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Movie	Elmo
2007	Elmo's Christmas Countdown Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.2
2007	Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs Movie	Elmo / Elmer (voice)
2007	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? Movie	Elmo	7.0
2006	A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Movie	i-SAM / Elmo (voice)	6.7
2006	Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together Movie	Elmo
2006	The Game TV	Unknown character	7.6
2006	Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time Movie	Elmo (voice)	7.1
2006	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Pets! Movie	Elmo	8.5
2006	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! Movie	Elmo (voice)	5.0
2005	Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor Movie	Elmo	10.0
2005	The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Movie	Clifford / Mulch / Black Dog (voice)	5.2
2005	Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! Movie	Elmo (voice)	10.0
2004	The Tony Danza Show TV	Self - Guest	6.4
2004	The Tony Danza Show TV	Self	6.4
2004	Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover Movie	Elmo (voice)
2004	Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure Movie	Elmo	10.0
2004	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! Movie	Elmo
2004	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! Movie	Elmo (voice)	7.6
2004	Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Movie	Elmo
2004	Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites Movie	(voice)
2003	Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV	Unknown character	6.6
2003	Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) Movie	Elmo
2003	Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke Movie	Elmo	0.5
2003	Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
2003	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Great Outdoors! Movie	Elmo	6.0
2003	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! Movie	Elmo (voice)	8.0
2003	Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Movie	Elmo (voice) / Backup Monster (puppeteer) / Performer - "The Pasta Song"	10.0
2003	Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves Movie	Elmo	8.0
2002	It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Movie	Sam Eagle (voice)	6.0
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! Movie	Elmo	7.3
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse Movie	Elmo / Wolf (voice)	10.0
2002	Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play Movie	Benny Rabbit / Elmo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)	8.2
2002	Elmo's World: Family Feature Movie	Elmo
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Birthdays, Games & More! Movie	Elmo	6.0
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! Movie	Elmo
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Babies, Dogs & More! Movie	Elmo	6.5
2002	I Love Muppets Movie	Self	6.3
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Springtime Fun! Movie	Elmo	6.0
2001	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! Movie	Elmo	6.0
2001	Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 Movie	Elmo / Baby Natasha (voice)	4.0
2001	Scrubs TV	Elmo (voice)	8.2
2001	Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf Movie	Elmo (Voice)	7.0
2000	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! Movie	Elmo	8.0
2000	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! Movie	Elmo (voice)	5.0
2000	Sesame Street: Let's Make Music Movie	Elmo	6.0
2000	Sesame Street: Elmo's World Movie	Elmo	8.0
1999	The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Movie	Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver (voice)	6.2
1999	The West Wing TV	Elmo (voice)	8.3
1999	Rove TV	Elmo	7.5
1999	The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play Movie	Elmo/Pestie	9.0
1999	Muppets from Space Movie	Clifford (voice)	6.1
1999	Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs Movie	Elmo (voice)	5.0
1999	Sesame Unpaved TV	Unknown character
1999	CinderElmo Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.3
1998	The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Movie	Announcer / Frog (voice)	9.0
1998	Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma' Movie	Elmo (voice)	10.0
1998	Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.1
1998	Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
1998	Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game Movie	Elmo	10.0
1997	Sesame Street: Fiesta! Movie	Elmo / "Numero Comparsa" Singer (voice)	5.7
1997	Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! Movie	Elmo	6.4
1997	Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies Movie	Natasha (voice) (archive footage)	10.0
1997	Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance Movie	Elmo / Kingston Livingston III (voice)	10.0
1997	Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth Movie	Elmo (voice)
1996	Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
1996	The Daily Show TV	Self	6.4
1996	The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV	Elmo (voice)	4.1
1996	Muppets Tonight TV	Clifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac	7.5
1996	Muppet Treasure Island Movie	Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)	6.7
1996	Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island Movie	Bad Polly / Spa'am (voice)	6.5
1996	Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
1996	Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share Movie	Elmo
1996	Sesame Street: Elmocize Movie	Elmo / Benny Rabbit (voice)	8.0
1995	Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Movie	Father Mouse (voice)	6.2
1995	Baby Balloon Movie	Baby (voice)
1994	The World of Jim Henson Movie	Self / Elmo (archive footage)	7.4
1994	Sesame Street \| All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Movie	Elmo / Benny Rabbit (voice)	7.0
1994	Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green Movie	Clifford / Billy Bunny / P.J. / Leon (voice)	7.0
1994	Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo Movie	Elmo (voice)	7.3
1993	Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Movie	Elmo/Cousin Pepe/Elmo-noske/Bjarne Betjent/Wolfgang the Seal/Grouch Relative(voice)	7.0
1993	Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Movie	Elmo / Baby Natasha / Hoots the Owl (voice)	7.0
1993	Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! Movie	Elmo	7.3
1993	Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs Movie	Unknown character
1993	For Our Children Movie	Self	7.7
1992	Dog City TV	Eliot Shag (voice)	6.5
1992	Getting Ready to Read Movie	Sam / Ferlinghetti Donizetti (voice)
1991	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mania: Behind the Shells - The Making of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Movie	Himself	6.4
1991	The Torkelsons TV	Elmo (voice)	8.2
1991	The Tale of Peter Rabbit Movie	Mr. McGregor / Bluejay (voice)	7.5
1991	Dinosaurs TV	Baby Sinclair (voice)	7.8
1991	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Movie	Splinter	6.2
1991	Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals Movie	Elmo / Chip (voice)	3.0
1991	Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game Movie	Elmo(voice)	4.0
1990	Basil Hears a Noise Movie	Elmo	7.0
1990	The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Movie	Clifford / Elmo (voice)	6.8
1990	Jim Henson's Memorial Service Movie	Unknown character	10.0
1990	The Muppets at Walt Disney World Movie	Clifford / Alligator (voice)	6.6
1990	Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Movie	Elmo /Hoots the Owl (voice)	6.0
1990	The Earth Day Special Movie	Muppets (voice)	6.1
1990	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie	Splinter (voice)	6.7
1990	Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Movie	Elmo (voice)	6.0
1989	The Song of the Cloud Forest Movie	Caiman / Nick (voice)	10.0
1989	Dog City Movie	Ace Yu (voice)	8.1
1989	The Jim Henson Hour TV	Self / Various	9.0
1989	Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 Movie	Self - Elmo / Baby Natasha	7.2
1988	Free to Be... a Family Movie	Elmo / Unemployed Bear (voice)	8.8
1988	Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Movie	Elmo / Hoots the Owl / Additional Muppets (voice)	6.8
1988	Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along Movie	P.J. / Be-Bop (voice)
1988	Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear Movie	P.J. / Luncheon Counter Monster (voice)	6.0
1987	Sesame Street: Sing Along Movie	Unknown character	6.0
1986	Labyrinth Movie	The Four Guards / Firey 1 / Ambrosius (voice)	7.3
1986	The Tale of the Bunny Picnic Movie	Father / Be-Bop (voice)	7.4
1986	Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers Movie	Chip Cat / Honker (voice)	10.0
1985	Muppet Lift Off Movie	Smilin' Ed (voice)
1985	Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe Movie	Various
1983	Reading Rainbow TV	Self	8.4
1981	The Great Space Coaster TV	Goriddle Gorilla	6.8
1969	Sesame Street TV	Baby Natasha	7.1
1969	Sesame Street TV	Hoots the Owl	7.1
1969	Sesame Street TV	Elmo / Hoots the Owl / Baby Natasha (voice)	7.1
1969	Sesame Street TV	Clementine	7.1
1952	Today TV	Self	5.6
TBA	Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party Movie	Conman, Himself / Hoots the Owl	9.0

Crew (36)

Year	Title	Role
2014	Sesame Street: M is for Mystery Movie	Director · Directing
2012	Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers Movie	Director · Directing
2012	Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars Movie	Producer · Production
2012	Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars Movie	Director · Directing
2011	Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure Movie	Director · Directing

Show 31 more credits

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2011	Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production
2011	Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures Movie	Director · Directing
2011	Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures Movie	Producer · Production
2010	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Let's Play Music Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production
2010	Sesame Street: P is for Princess Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2010	Sesame Street: P is for Princess Movie	Producer · Production	6.0
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	6.0
2009	Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! Movie	Director · Directing
2008	Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland Movie	Director · Directing
2008	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	6.0
2008	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Opposites Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	6.0
2008	Sesame Street: Love the Earth! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	4.0
2007	Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs Movie	Director · Directing
2007	Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production
2006	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! Movie	Director · Directing	5.0
2004	Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover Movie	Director · Directing
2004	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! Movie	Director · Directing	7.6
2004	Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Movie	Co-Producer · Production
2003	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	8.0
2003	Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Movie	Director · Directing	10.0
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	7.3
2002	Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play Movie	Co-Producer · Production	8.2
2002	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production
2001	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	6.0
2000	Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! Movie	Co-Executive Producer · Production	8.0
2000	Sesame Street: Elmo's World Movie	Executive Consultant · Production	8.0
1999	The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Movie	Co-Producer · Production	6.2
1991	The Rory Story Movie	Creative Consultant · Crew
1986	Wrinkles: In Need of Cuddles Movie	Associate Producer · Production	9.0
1969	Sesame Street TV	Producer · Production	7.1

Latest releases

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock2025 / TMDB 7.0
Jim Henson Idea Man2024 / TMDB 7.8
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic2022
The Happytime Murders2018 / TMDB 5.8
Tour de Pharmacy2017 / TMDB 6.7
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!2015

Questions about Kevin Clash

What are Kevin Clash's most famous roles?

Kevin Clash is most famous for his role as Elmo on Sesame Street, where he has performed since the 1980s. He is also known for his work on other children's shows, including 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.'

Has Kevin Clash won any awards?

Yes, Kevin Clash has received several awards for his work in puppetry and children's television, including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for his contributions to Sesame Street.

What was Kevin Clash's first film?

Kevin Clash's first film role was in the 1985 movie 'The Muppet Christmas Carol,' where he contributed as a puppeteer. His work with the Muppets preceded his iconic role as Elmo.

What is Kevin Clash's net worth?

Kevin Clash's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from his extensive career in puppetry and voice acting for children's television.

How did Kevin Clash become Elmo?

Kevin Clash became Elmo after he created the character in the 1980s. His unique voice and engaging performance style helped make Elmo a beloved figure on Sesame Street.

What are some of Kevin Clash's other projects?

In addition to Sesame Street, Kevin Clash has worked on various projects, including 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' and 'The Happytime Murders.' He has also directed and produced several children's shows.

What is Kevin Clash's background in puppetry?

Kevin Clash began his puppetry career at a young age, performing in local theater. He later honed his skills and became a prominent figure in children's television, known for his innovative puppetry techniques.

Is Kevin Clash involved in any charitable work?

Yes, Kevin Clash has been involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly those focused on children's education and the arts. He has supported programs that promote creativity and storytelling.