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Bill Barretta is an American puppeteer, producer, writer, director and actor, best known for performing The Muppets characters Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear and Johnny Fiama. He originated the role of Louie, Elmo's dad, on Sesame Street.
Bill Barretta was born on 19 June 1964 in Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Muppets (2011), Muppet Treasure Island (1996) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). He is married to Cristina Campbell.
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- Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA
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for a complete character gallery, see Bill Barretta characters 1. The Muppets characters: Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear, Johnny Fiama, Rowlf the Dog (1996-) The Swedish Chef (1996-), Dr. Teeth (2005-), Big Mean Carl, and others... 2. Sesame Street projects: Louie (2006-2010) 2.1. Sesame Beginnings 2.2. Elmo's Potty Time 2.3. "Elmo's Ridin'" (E...
Dinosaurs, "A New Leaf" - choreographer, with Leif Tilden, of "It's a Most Unusual Day"He attended St. Mary's Hall in Burlington, New Jersey.In addition to his puppeteering, Barretta has provided several episodic character voices on the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible and performed the song "Jingle, Jang and Jive" for Disney...Barretta met Jim Henson twice; once at Sesame Place, where he helped Henson find the automated characters,and later at his apartment.Rowlf talked about Barretta in 2011: "Bill Barretta? That name sure is familiar, but I can't quite place him...Oh, wait a second, is that the fellow who gives me a lift now and then? Sure! Great gu...Bill Barretta on the Henson Alternative WikiThe Muppet Mindset interview Part One, Part Two, Part Three- 16 min
Apr 24, 2022 · Bill Barretta, the Muppet performer who created Pepe the King Prawn and more, is set to write, direct and star in a new series for Disney+. The show will be centered around Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Bill Barretta was born on June 19, 1964 in Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Muppets (2011), Muppet Treasure Island (1996) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). He is married to Cristina Campbell.
- June 19, 1964
Any true Muppets fan is familiar with the hilarious schemes of ‘Pepe the King Prawn,’ who first appeared on Muppets Tonight as a sidekick to Seymour the Elephant. In the Muppets saga, he is...
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Jan 29, 2023 · #Muppets #Puppet #JimHensonBill Barretta talks about his approach to performing some of Jim Henson's most iconic characters.Watch this full episode at www.Pu...
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