Portrait of Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Caroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney (December 26, 1933 – December 8, 2019), was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street
Born: Tue, Dec 26 1933
Birthplace: Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.

Death: Sun, Dec 08 2019
Caroll Spinney is 85 years old
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Poster of Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
Caroll Spinney would have been no older than
85 in Jim Henson Idea Man
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 18 2024
Poster of Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Caroll Spinney would have been no older than
85 in Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as 'Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Sun, Jul 10 2022
Poster of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney would have been no older than
85 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Caroll Spinney was
85 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self / Big Bird'.
Sat, Nov 09 2019
Poster of Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Caroll Spinney was
85 in Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
as 'Big Bird'.
Tue, Oct 01 2019
Poster of Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Caroll Spinney was
84 in Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2018
Poster of Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Caroll Spinney was
82 in Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Caroll Spinney was
81 in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as 'Self - Muppet Performer'.
Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Caroll Spinney was
81 in I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self'.
Wed, May 06 2015
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Caroll Spinney was
78 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Caroll Spinney was
77 in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
Caroll Spinney was
76 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
as 'Oscar The Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Caroll Spinney was
75 in Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Caroll Spinney was
75 in Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Mon, Jun 01 2009
Poster of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Caroll Spinney was
75 in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Wed, May 20 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Being Green
Sesame Street: Being Green
Caroll Spinney was
75 in Sesame Street: Being Green
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 07 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Caroll Spinney was
74 in Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
as 'Big Bird'.
Mon, Oct 27 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Caroll Spinney was
74 in Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
as 'Big Bird'.
Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Caroll Spinney was
74 in Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
as 'Big Bird'.
Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Caroll Spinney was
74 in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
as 'Big Bird'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Caroll Spinney was
74 in Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as 'Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Caroll Spinney was
73 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 23 2007
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Caroll Spinney was
73 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
as 'Big Bird'.
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Caroll Spinney was
72 in A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as 'Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Caroll Spinney was
71 in Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Caroll Spinney was
70 in Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as 'Big Bird / Oscar (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Caroll Spinney was
69 in Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as 'Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch'.
Tue, Aug 05 2003
Poster of Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
Caroll Spinney was
69 in Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
as 'Big Bird'.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Caroll Spinney was
69 in Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
as 'Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 26 2003
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Caroll Spinney was
68 in Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
as 'Oscar The Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Caroll Spinney was
68 in Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Caroll Spinney was
67 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 09 2001
Poster of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Caroll Spinney was
65 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Caroll Spinney was
65 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 09 1999
Poster of CinderElmo
CinderElmo
Caroll Spinney was
65 in CinderElmo
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Caroll Spinney was
64 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Caroll Spinney was
63 in Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Caroll Spinney was
63 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Caroll Spinney was
63 in Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
Caroll Spinney was
63 in Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
as 'Big Bird / Oscar (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 28 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Caroll Spinney was
62 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Caroll Spinney was
62 in Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmocize
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Caroll Spinney was
62 in Sesame Street: Elmocize
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Caroll Spinney was
62 in Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Caroll Spinney was
62 in Sesame Street: Imagine That!
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Caroll Spinney was
60 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self / Big Bird (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Caroll Spinney was
60 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch'.
Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Caroll Spinney was
60 in Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 29 1993
Poster of Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Caroll Spinney was
59 in Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
as 'Big Bird and Oscar'.
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Caroll Spinney was
59 in Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Caroll Spinney was
59 in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
as 'Dog in Pound (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Caroll Spinney was
57 in Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as 'Big Bird'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Caroll Spinney was
56 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
as 'Big Bird'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Caroll Spinney was
56 in Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Caroll Spinney was
54 in Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
as 'Picklepuss / Pop'.
Wed, Oct 12 1988
Poster of Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Caroll Spinney was
54 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as 'Big Bird / Oscar'.
Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Big Bird in Japan
Big Bird in Japan
Caroll Spinney was
54 in Big Bird in Japan
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
Caroll Spinney was
53 in A Muppet Family Christmas
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Caroll Spinney was
53 in Sesame Street: Sing Along
as 'Big Bird and Oscar'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Caroll Spinney was
52 in Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
as 'Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Mon, May 12 1986
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Caroll Spinney was
52 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch'.
Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Caroll Spinney was
52 in Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
Caroll Spinney was
51 in Follow That Bird
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Caroll Spinney was
51 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Big Bird'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Caroll Spinney was
50 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Caroll Spinney (self)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Caroll Spinney was
49 in Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 16 1983
Poster of Big Bird in China
Big Bird in China
Caroll Spinney was
49 in Big Bird in China
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Sun, May 29 1983
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Caroll Spinney was
47 in The Great Muppet Caper
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of Bob Hope on the Road to China
Bob Hope on the Road to China
Caroll Spinney was
45 in Bob Hope on the Road to China
as 'Self - as Big Bird (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 16 1979
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Caroll Spinney was
45 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Big Bird (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney was
45 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of A Special Sesame Street Christmas
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Caroll Spinney was
44 in A Special Sesame Street Christmas
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch'.
Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney was
44 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice) (as Carroll Spinney)'.
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Caroll Spinney was
44 in NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Big Bird'.
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch
Caroll Spinney was
40 in Out to Lunch
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 10 1974
Poster of Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney was
39 in Julie on Sesame Street
Fri, Nov 23 1973
Poster of Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
Caroll Spinney will be
85+ in Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
as 'Big Bird'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Caroll Spinney was
77+ in Portlandia
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of 1 vs. 100
1 vs. 100
Caroll Spinney was
72+ in 1 vs. 100
as 'Oscar the Grouch'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Caroll Spinney was
67+ in Scrubs
as 'Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Caroll Spinney was
65+ in The West Wing
as 'Big Bird'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Presenting Susan Anton
Presenting Susan Anton
Caroll Spinney was
45+ in Presenting Susan Anton
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 26 1979
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Caroll Spinney was
42+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Big Bird'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Caroll Spinney was
41+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
Caroll Spinney was
35+ in Sesame Unpaved
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Caroll Spinney was
35+ in Sesame Street
as 'Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bennett Snerf, Sam the Robot, Cookie Monster'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Caroll Spinney was
35+ in Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Caroll Spinney was
34+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968