Matt Vogel

Personal context

Summary

Matt Vogel is an American puppeteer, actor, director, and producer known for performing Big Bird, the Count, and Kermit the Frog, among other Muppet characters. He has also directed Sesame Street and served as its puppet captain and a co-producer. In discussing the show, Vogel has described it as reflecting society and helping children develop socially and emotionally. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or activism are on record.