Acting
Martin P. Robinson
1954 · Dearborn, Michigan, USA
30 films
Bio
Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training the puppeteers on Sesame Tree.
Filmography
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo
The Muppet Show
Supporting Muppet Performer
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Telly Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Telly Monster (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Telly Monster
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Slimey
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature
Picture Book / Dragon / Snuffy / Telly
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
Picture Book / Dragon ("Books" segment)