Caroll Spinney

1933 - 2019

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Biography

Caroll Spinney was an American puppeteer, cartoonist, author, and speaker, best known for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the television program Sesame Street from its inception in 1969 until 2018. Spinney's iconic characters became beloved by generations of viewers for their humor, charm, and educational impact. He received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on Sesame Street, and his contributions to children's entertainment are widely recognized and celebrated.