Martin P. Robinson
Known for Acting · 90 credits
- Born
- 1954-03-09 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Marty Robinson · Martin Robinson
Biography
Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training the puppeteers on Sesame Tree.
He was born on March 9, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan. Graduated from Brookfield East High School, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, suburb of Milwaukee.
He was married to Annie Evans on August 9, 2008 on the set of Sesame Street, in the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, NY.
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Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (83)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1990
as Leonardo
The Muppet Show
2026
as Supporting Muppet Performer
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Telly Monster (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
as Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
Follow That Bird
1985
as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster / Board of Birds / Grouch Diner Patron (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus / Slimey / Yip-Yip (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
as Additional Muppet Performer
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
1993
as Telly Monster
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
as Dinger (archive footage)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
as Hot Pink Muppet Elf (voice)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Telly Monster (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
CinderElmo
1999
as Telly Monster / Aloysius 'Snuffy' Snuffleupagus (voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
as Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Being Green
2009
as Telly (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005
as Snuffy (voice)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
as Telly Monster (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island
1996
as Shark / Big Snort (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers
1986
as Honker
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure
2004
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
1996
as Telly Monster (voice)
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
1988
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993
as Telly Monster/Mrs. Grouch/Mr. Snuffleupagus(voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988
as Telly Monster/Manolo (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
1994
as Announcer/Telly Monster/Snuffy (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
as Mr. Snuffleupagus
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
as Slimey / Book
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
1986
as Snuffy/Telly Monster/Buster the Horse/Irvine the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
as Telly (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
as grey Grouch/purple Pestie
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
as Telly
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991
as Buster the Horse / Sheep / Fish (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990
as Herry's Father (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
as Telly Monster (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
as Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
as Fluffy
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000
as Picture Book / Dragon ("Books" segment)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004
as Telly / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth
1997
as Telly Monster (voice)
Big Bird in China
1983
as Telly Monster (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002
as Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003
as Telly
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
1986
as Farmer (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
1999
as Telly / Snuffy (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
as Snuffy / Telly (Hero Guy segment) (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
2003
as Snuffy / Telly (voice)
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
2023
as Telly Monster
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
1986
as Telly Monster / Snuffy / Buster the Horse (voice)
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
as "Numero Comparsa" Singer / Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmocize
1996
as Monty (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998
as Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
1997
as Telly Monster / Monty (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party
as Mugger / Telly
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2003
as Snuffy (voice)
Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game
1998
as Telly
Getting Ready to Read
1992
as Old MacDougal / Rocky (voice)
Oscar's Handmade Halloween
2023
as Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
2014
as Telly
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007
as Telly
Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World
2010
as Telly Monster
Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
2000
as Telly
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
2011
as Telly (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003
as Book/Snuffy
About Martin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training t… With 90 credits spanning from 1969 to 2026, Martin P. Robinson has appeared in 83 films and 7 TV shows.
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) — as Leonardo
- The Muppet Show (2026) — as Supporting Muppet Performer
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) — as Telly Monster (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) — as Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
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