David Rudman

Personal context

Summary

David Rudman is an American puppeteer, producer, writer, and director known for performing Cookie Monster and Baby Bear on Sesame Street and Scooter, Janice, and Beaker with the Muppets. Through Spiffy Pictures, which he co-founded with his brother, he has created children’s programs including Nature Cat, Jack’s Big Music Show, and Donkey Hodie, with recurring emphasis on humor, music, nature, and learning. His public record contains no on-record statements on identity politics, DEI, or activism, nor public political campaigning or advocacy affiliations.