Matt Vogel
Known for Acting · 77 credits
- Born
- 1970-10-06 (age 55)
- Place of birth
- Kansas City, Kansas, USA
- Also known as
- Matthew J. Vogel II
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s. On Sesame Street, Vogel served as the assistant puppeteer for Ernie, performing either one or both hands while Steve Whitmire performed the head and vocal. Eventually, Vogel's ability to mimic the sound and performance of Caroll Spinney's Big Bird was put to use. As of 2006, Vogel's primary performances as Big Bird are the "Journey to Ernie" segments. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's characters, by the recommendation of Nelson himself. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice.
Vogel performed the muppets that were used in Kenneth the Page's view of the world in the 30 Rock episode, "Apollo, Apollo."
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Known For
30 Rock
2006
as Puppeteer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Kermit the Frog (voice) / Sesame Street Muppet Performer
Amphibia
2019
as Crumpet (voice)
The Masked Singer
2019
as Kermit the Frog (voice) / Snail (as Kermit the Frog)
The Last Leg
2013
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
TV Shows (13)
30 Rock
2006
as Puppeteer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Kermit the Frog (voice) / Sesame Street Muppet Performer
Amphibia
2019
as Crumpet (voice)
The Masked Singer
2019
as Kermit the Frog (voice) / Snail (as Kermit the Frog)
The Last Leg
2013
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
The Muppets
2015
as Floyd Pepper / Uncle Deadly / Sweetums (voice) / Uncle Deadly / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Snowth (voice) / Floyd Pepper / Uncle Deadly (voice) / Floyd Pepper (voice) / Floyd Pepper / Robin (voice) / Floyd Pepper / Crazy Harry / Sweetums (voice)
The Muppets Mayhem
2023
as Floyd Pepper (voice)
Muppets Now
2020
as Uncle Deadly (voice)
Studio DC: Almost Live
2008
as Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, Floyd Pepper (voice)
The Puzzle Place
1995
as Skye Nakaiye / Nuzzle (voice)
Muppet Babies: Play Date
2019
as Kermit
Shadows Over Sesame Street
as Big Bird
Movies (64)
Alice Through the Looking Glass
2016
as Wilkins (voice)
22 Jump Street
2014
as Sgt. Wyatt (uncredited)
The Muppets
2011
as Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)
The Muppet Show
2026
as Kermit the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
Old Dogs
2009
as Muppet
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
as Constantine / Floyd Pepper / Sweetums / Pops / Robin / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / 80's Robot / Camilla / Uncle Deadly (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Big Bird / Ernie (assistant) (uncredited) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Big Bird / The Count / Kermit the Frog / Biff / ... (voice)
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as The Muppets Puppeteer
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
as Kermit / Uncle Deadly / Floyd / Sweetums / Pops
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
2018
as Kermit the Frog/Floyd Pepper/Camilla the Chicken (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
as Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Robin the Frog / Son Pigeon / Additional Muppets (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
as Elf (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Wish Pickle / Mr. Johnson / Big Bird / The Count
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
2008
as Camilla the Chicken (voice)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
as Count von Count / Constable (voice)
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
as Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Camilla the Chicken (voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
as Additional Muppet Performer
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023
as Kermit (voice)
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
as Kermit the Frog / Uncle Deadly / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Sweetums / Himself (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Stiller the Elf
CinderElmo
1999
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Dear Earth
2021
as Kermit / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Big Bird / Count von Count (voice)
Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City
2022
as Kermit the Frog
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
as (voice)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
as Big Bird
Sesame Street
as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
2020
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
as brown Grouch/blue Pestie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
as Additional Muppet Performer
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
2021
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
as Big Bird / The Count (voice)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Big Bird (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
2009
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'
1998
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
as Additional Muppet Performer
Happy Birthday Jim Henson
2024
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
2006
as Big Bird
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
as Big Bird
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
2017
Keep Christmas With You
2015
as Big Bird / The Count
A Very Pentatonix Christmas
2017
as Kermit the Frog - Constantine (voice)
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Best in Snow
2022
as Kermit the Frog (voice)
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
2025
as Big Bird
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
2021
as Big Bird
Food Fight! | Muppisode
2013
as Sweetums
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
2011
as Rectangle (voice)
Oscar's Handmade Halloween
2023
as Puppet Captain
The Muppets: Classical Chicken
2008
as Camila the Chicken
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!
2002
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007
as Elmer (performer)
A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration
2020
as Big Bird / Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
About Matt Vogel
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s. On Sesame Street, Vogel served as the assistant puppeteer for Ernie, performing either one or both hands while Steve Whitmire performed the head and vocal. Eventually, Vogel's ability to mimic the sound and performance of Caroll Spinney's Big Bird was put to use. As of 2006, Vogel's primary performances as Big Bird are the "Journey to Ernie" segments. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's charac… With 77 credits spanning from 1995 to 2026, Matt Vogel has appeared in 64 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Matt Vogel Movies
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) — as Wilkins (voice)
- 22 Jump Street (2014) — as Sgt. Wyatt (uncredited)
- The Muppets (2011) — as Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)
- The Muppet Show (2026) — as Kermit the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
- Old Dogs (2009) — as Muppet
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