Portrait of Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Bio: Richard Hunt (August 17, 1951 – January 7, 1992) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and other projects for The Jim Henson Company. His roles on The Muppet Show included Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, and Sweetums and characters on Sesame Street included Gladys the Cow, Don Music, and Forgetful Jones
Born: Fri, Aug 17 1951
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Jan 07 1992
Richard Hunt is 40 years old
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Poster of Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Jim Henson Idea Man
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 18 2024
Poster of Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Sat, Jun 21 2014
Poster of Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Tue, Jul 28 2009
Poster of Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away
Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away
as 'Junior Gorg (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 04 2005
Poster of Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock
Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock
as 'Doozer/ Gunge / Junior Gorg/ Background Fraggles (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Muppet History 101
Muppet History 101
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Muppet History 101
Sun, Nov 21 2004
Poster of Muppet Music Moments
Muppet Music Moments
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Muppet Music Moments
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2004
Poster of Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as 'Backup Monster (puppeteer)'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as 'Harry (voice) (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
as 'Statler / Scooter / Janice'.
Tue, Jul 17 2001
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show
as 'Statler / Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Sweetums / Gladys'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
as 'Statler / Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Sweetums / Gladys'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
as 'Kermit the Forg / Frazzletone'.
Tue, Jul 08 1997
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Richard Hunt was
39 in Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as 'Gladys the Cow'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Muppets at Walt Disney World
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Richard Hunt was
38 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World
as 'Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker (voice)'.
Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Richard Hunt was
38 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Mon, Apr 30 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Richard Hunt was
38 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Crocodile (voice)'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Richard Hunt was
38 in Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
as 'Stuie Monster (voice) / Lavender Frazzletone (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (right half) (voice) / Furline Huskie (voice) / Kermit the Frog (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Miss Piggy's Hollywood
Miss Piggy's Hollywood
Richard Hunt was
37 in Miss Piggy's Hollywood
as 'Statler'.
Sun, May 14 1989
Poster of Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Richard Hunt was
37 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as 'Muppet Performer'.
Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Richard Hunt was
36 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
as 'Janice / Scooter / Statler (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 15 1988
Poster of Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Richard Hunt was
36 in Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
Richard Hunt was
36 in A Muppet Family Christmas
as 'Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Down at Fraggle Rock
Down at Fraggle Rock
Richard Hunt was
35 in Down at Fraggle Rock
as 'Junior Gorg / Self'.
Mon, Jul 13 1987
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Richard Hunt was
35 in Sesame Street: Sing Along
as 'Two-Headed Monster (right) (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy
Richard Hunt was
35 in The Christmas Toy
as 'Belmont (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 06 1986
Poster of Fraggles Look For Jobs
Fraggles Look For Jobs
Richard Hunt was
34 in Fraggles Look For Jobs
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 16 1986
Poster of The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Richard Hunt was
34 in The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
as 'Lugsy (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Richard Hunt was
34 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as 'Beaker / Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Two-Headed Monster (Stein) / Tug Monster'.
Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Richard Hunt was
34 in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
as 'Scooter (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
Richard Hunt was
33 in Follow That Bird
as 'Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Poster of Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Richard Hunt was
33 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
as 'Camilla the Chicken (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Muppet Treasures
Muppet Treasures
Richard Hunt was
33 in Muppet Treasures
as 'Scooter / Statler / Janice'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Richard Hunt was
33 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Tue, Apr 16 1985
Poster of Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Richard Hunt was
33 in Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
as 'Scooter (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Oxford Blues
Oxford Blues
Richard Hunt was
33 in Oxford Blues
as 'Larry'.
Fri, Aug 24 1984
Poster of The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Richard Hunt was
32 in The Muppets Take Manhattan
as 'Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 27 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
Richard Hunt was
32 in Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as 'Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 16 1983
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
Richard Hunt was
31 in Trading Places
as 'Wilson'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Big Bird in China
Big Bird in China
Richard Hunt was
31 in Big Bird in China
as 'Two-Headed Monster (voice)'.
Sun, May 29 1983
Poster of Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Richard Hunt was
31 in Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
as 'Scooter / Janice / Statler / Bubba (voice)'.
Thu, May 12 1983
Poster of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Richard Hunt was
31 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
as 'Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of Of Muppets & Men
Of Muppets & Men
Richard Hunt was
30 in Of Muppets & Men
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 31 1981
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Richard Hunt was
29 in The Great Muppet Caper
as 'Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Muppets Go to the Movies
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Richard Hunt was
29 in The Muppets Go to the Movies
as 'Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)'.
Wed, May 20 1981
Poster of John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Richard Hunt was
28 in John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
as 'Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 05 1979
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Richard Hunt was
27 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Richard Hunt was
27 in The Muppets Go Hollywood
as 'Various Muppets'.
Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Richard Hunt was
27 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as 'Ernie (assistant) / Additional Muppets (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Richard Hunt was
26 in The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
as 'Scooter'.
Mon, Dec 19 1977
Poster of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Richard Hunt was
26 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
as 'Charlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch
Richard Hunt was
23 in Out to Lunch
as 'Various Muppets (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 10 1974
Poster of Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street
Richard Hunt was
22 in Julie on Sesame Street
Fri, Nov 23 1973
Poster of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Richard Hunt was
20 in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
as 'Chicken/Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 26 1972
Poster of The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Richard Hunt was
19 in The Great Santa Claus Switch
as 'Bing/Match Frackle (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 05 1970

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 The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
Richard Hunt was
37+ in The Jim Henson Hour
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
Richard Hunt was
36+ in Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Richard Hunt was
35+ in CBS Summer Playhouse
as 'Del'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
Richard Hunt was
34+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Richard Hunt was
33+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Statler / Blue Frackle / Sandwich (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
Richard Hunt was
31+ in Fraggle Rock
as 'Junior Gorg (himself) / Gunge / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Herkimer Fraggle / The Spiderfly / Gillis Fraggle / Turbo / The Genie / Purple Fragglette / Fire Chief Fraggle / Flex Doozer / Background Fraggles (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Richard Hunt was
25+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Statler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
Richard Hunt was
18+ in Sesame Unpaved
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Richard Hunt was
18+ in Sesame Street
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Richard Hunt was
17+ in Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 1969