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Ryan Dillon

Ryan Dillon

Acting

Biography

Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash. Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.

Known For

The Boys
8.5

A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

The Boys

2019
Sesame Street
7.1

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Sesame Street

1969
Jeopardy!
6.8

America's favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in question form.

Jeopardy!

1984
The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.6

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014
Chicken Shop Date
6.0

Amelia Dimoldenberg meets a celebrity guest at a local chicken shop for a date, engaging in casual, awkward, and sometimes flirtatious conversation.

Chicken Shop Date

2014
The Furchester Hotel
8.0

Welcome to this (nearly) world-class hotel run by (incompetent) Muppets. They are joined by Elmo and the Cookie Monster (guest reader on Bedtime Stories) who has landed his dream job as a waiter.

The Furchester Hotel

2014
The Muppet Show
7.1

Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The Muppet Show

2026
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
6.6

Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy!

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

2020
Bluey Book Reads
10.0

Bluey Book Reads offers fans a new way to experience their favourite Bluey storybooks, combining off-screen narration from global talent with visuals from Bluey storybooks and live action shots.

Bluey Book Reads

2024
Mecha Builders
7.3

Robot heroes in training Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger-than-life problems.

Mecha Builders

2022
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
5.0

Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challenging times.

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

2020
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
6.2

There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new friend Stiller the Elf are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer. But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again!

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
9.3

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
6.6

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

2016
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
N/A

Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elmo Says, Red Light Green Light, Freeze Dance, Pat-a-cake and more. OK Go mix primary colors into a rainbow and Taye Diggs helps Elmo pretend in this playful special featuring singing, dancing, and learning!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
7.5

Featuring new music inspired by holiday classic The Nutcracker, this animated special follows Elmo’s fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy, along with his puppy Tango – who can speak for the first time!

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

2022
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
7.0

A playful bird snatches Abby's magic wand during a hot-air balloon ride leaving Elmo, Abby and friends on a colorful adventure.

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

2017
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
7.2

In When You Wish Upon a Pickle, a mysterious wish machine appears on Sesame Street and the magical pickle inside starts granting wishes. Before long, the gang learns they need to be careful what they wish for – especially when they find out he’ll only grant one wish per customer!

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

2018
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9.5

The Muppets Take the O2 is a live stage show starring the Muppets performed at the O2 Arena in London in July 2018. The show is a follow-up to 2017's performance at the Hollywood Bowl, reprising many of the same acts.

The Muppets Take The O2

2018