
Ryan Dillon
Born May 25, 1988 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
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Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

The Monster at the End of This Story

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School

Oscar's Handmade Halloween

Keep Christmas With You

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

Sesame Street: Elmo's Super Numbers

Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street

A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration

Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
















