Joey Mazzarino
| Joey Mazzarino | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Joseph Mazzarino June 4, 1968 New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Joseph Mazzarino |
| Occupation | Puppeteer, writer, director, actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kerry Butler (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
Joseph "Joey" Mazzarino (born June 4, 1968) is an American puppeteer, writer, director and actor. He is best known for his roles on Sesame Street as Murray Monster, Stinky the Stinkweed and other Muppets. Mazzarino was also the head writer for the show from 2009 until he left in 2015.[1]
Early life
Mazzarino was born Joseph Mazzarino on June 4, 1968.
Career
When Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street, he wrote a sketch called "Colambo" and soon found himself cast in the title role. Since then, he has been a prominent member of the Sesame Street cast where he performs Horatio the Elephant, Murray Monster, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, and various characters.
Personal life
Mazzarino is actress Kerry Butler's husband.[2] They have two adoptive daughters, one named Segi for whom he wrote the Sesame Street song "I Love My Hair." The Muppet who sang the song was also named Segi. Mazzarino is a member of the Lutheran church.
Filmography
Television
- Aliens in the Family – Spit (voice)
- Big Bag – Chelli, Lyle the Sock
- Blue's Room – Boogie Woogie, Roary, Sprinkles (season 2)
- CityKids –
- Dog City – Artie Springer
- Elmo's World – Big Foot (in "Elmo Has Two Hands Ears and Feet")
- Journey to Ernie - The Mighty Joke Tree, Sammy (squirrel), Artist Walrus, Penguin (voice)
- Muppet Time – Icky No–No, Kirby, one of the Frog Scouts
- Nick Jr. - Flexy ("Little Big Room" segments)
- Panwapa – Bill the Bug
- Sesame Street – Murray Monster, Blögg ("Abby's Flying Fairy School" segments), Colambo, Horatio the Elephant, Ingrid, Joey Monkey, Merry Monster, Narf, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, Two-Headed Monster (Left Head, 2001–), Zostic ("Super Morphin Mega Monsters" segments)
- Sheep in the Big City – Dr. Oh-No-No-No, Frankie Von Fashion, Shrimpy the Shrimp Who Raps
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss – Elwood the Jester (in "The King's Beard"), Lester McBird (in "Lester Leaps In")
Film
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol – Joe Marley, Joey Dickens
- CinderElmo – King Fred
- Elmo Saves Christmas – Lightning the Reindeer
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown – Papa Bear, Stan the Snowball
- Elmopalooza – Horatio the Elephant
- Ghost Town - Food Delivery Guy
- Kermit's Swamp Years – Goggles the Toad, Joe the Armadillo, Turtle No. 1
- Muppet Meeting Films – Gimley's Boss, Wesley, Franklin (2nd Time), Coffee Guy, Smerdley (2nd Time)
- Muppet Sing-A-Long: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs – Frog, Gopher
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! – MNN Logo Purple Monster
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland – Bug
- The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson – Additional Muppets
Crew work
- Bear in the Big Blue House – Writer ("The Yard Sale" episode)
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown – Writer
- Elmopalooza – Writer
- Julie's Greenroom - Director/Co-Producer
- Kermit's Swamp Years – Screenplay Co-Writer
- Muppets from Space – Screenplay Co-Writer
- Sesame Street – Writer/Director
- Sheep in the Big City – Writer
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland – Screenplay Co-Writer
- The Upside Down Show – Writer
