Joseph Mazzarino (/mæzəˈriːnoʊ/; born June 4, 1968) is an American actor, puppeteer, writer and director. He is best known for his roles on Sesame Street as Murray Monster, Stinky the Stinkweed and other Muppets,[1] and being Head Writer and Director on Sesame Street, winning 22 Emmy Awards for his work.
When Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street, he wrote a sketch called "Colambo" and soon found himself cast in the title role. Afterwards, he became a prominent member of the Sesame Street cast, performing Horatio the Elephant, Ingrid, Murray Monster, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, and various characters until 2015, when he resigned in response to the show's format change.
Mazzarino spent the next few years as a writer/producer on the Showtime original series Kidding starring Jim Carrey. He directed all 13 episodes of the Netflix series Julie's Greenroom starring Julie Andrews, where he also served as a writer. Mazzarino spent over 20 years on Sesame Street in multiple roles: Head Writer, Director, Lyricist and Muppet performer. He received 25 Emmy Awards for his work in multiple categories (Outstanding Original Song, Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series).
Mazzarino is currently a writer for the PBS series from the Fred Rogers Company entitled Donkey Hodie and is about to begin his third season as a writer for the PBS animated series Nature Cat.
Personal lifeedit
Mazzarino is married to actress Kerry Butler.[3] They have two adopted 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.[4]
Elmo's World – Big Foot, Brown Bunny (in "Elmo Has Two! Hands, Ears & Feet"), The Cheese, Papa Bear, Ingrid, Stinky the Stinkweed, Old McDonald, The Two Headed Monster (left-head)
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Joey Mazzarino news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Joseph Mazzarino m ae z e ˈ r iː n oʊ born June 4 1968 is an American actor puppeteer writer and director He is best known for his roles on Sesame Street as Murray Monster Stinky the Stinkweed and other Muppets 1 and being Head Writer and Director on Sesame Street winning 22 Emmy Awards for his work Joey MazzarinoBornJoseph Mazzarino 1968 06 04 June 4 1968 age 55 New York City New York U S Other namesJoe MazzarinoOccupationsActorpuppeteerwriterdirectorYears active1986 presentSpouseKerry ButlerChildren2 Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Filmography 3 1 Television 3 2 Film 4 Crew work 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External linksCareer editFormer Muppet performer Camille Bonora influenced Mazzarino when she taught an improvisation class at his university and eventually introduced him to Jim Henson Mazzarino later became the head writer for Sesame Street and also worked on The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Muppets from Space and Kermit s Swamp Years 2 When Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street he wrote a sketch called Colambo and soon found himself cast in the title role Afterwards he became a prominent member of the Sesame Street cast performing Horatio the Elephant Ingrid Murray Monster Papa Bear Stinky the Stinkweed and various characters until 2015 when he resigned in response to the show s format change Mazzarino spent the next few years as a writer producer on the Showtime original series Kidding starring Jim Carrey He directed all 13 episodes of the Netflix series Julie s Greenroom starring Julie Andrews where he also served as a writer Mazzarino spent over 20 years on Sesame Street in multiple roles Head Writer Director Lyricist and Muppet performer He received 25 Emmy Awards for his work in multiple categories Outstanding Original Song Outstanding Writing Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Performer in a Children s Series Mazzarino is currently a writer for the PBS series from the Fred Rogers Company entitled Donkey Hodie and is about to begin his third season as a writer for the PBS animated series Nature Cat Personal life editMazzarino is married to actress Kerry Butler 3 They have two adopted 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 4 Filmography editTelevision edit 30 Rock puppeteer Apollo Apollo Aliens in the Family Spit voice Big Bag Chelli Lyle the Sock Blue s Clues Boogie Woogie Roary Blue s Room segments Blue s Room Boogie Woogie Roary Sprinkles season 2 CityKids Captain Inside the Head Cyberchase Matt Pilot Dog City Artie Springer Donkey Hodie Game Show Gator Elmo s World Big Foot Brown Bunny in Elmo Has Two Hands Ears amp Feet The Cheese Papa Bear Ingrid Stinky the Stinkweed Old McDonald The Two Headed Monster left head Eureeka s Castle Fluffy Jack s Big Music Show Spunky the Alien and Henry the Monster Journey to Ernie The Mighty Joke Tree Sammy squirrel Artist Walrus Penguin voice Kittens 2 and 3 Mo Willems Don t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime The Pigeon Muppet Time Icky No No Kirby one of the Frog Scouts Nick Jr Flexy Little Big Room segments Tube Smelly Play Along segments Nature Cat Cruiser Panwapa Bill the Bug The Planet Matzah Ball Oogie Sesame Street Murray Monster Blogg Abby s Flying Fairy School segments Colambo Horatio the Elephant Ingrid Joey Monkey Merry Monster Narf Old MacDonald Papa Bear Stinky the Stinkweed Two Headed Monster left head 2001 2016 The Fairy Godperson Zostic Super Morphin Mega Monsters segments Redhead Caveman Primitive segments Sheep in the Big City General Lee Outrageous Buddy Somebody Count D Ten The Wubbulous World of Dr Seuss Elwood the Jester in The King s Beard Lester McBird in Lester Leaps In Team Umizoomi Brachiosaurus voice Uncredited Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Pupazza Gabby s Dollhouse Catrat DJ Catnip Cakey Cat season 2 Film edit A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Joe Marley Joey Dickens CinderElmo King Fred Blue Mouse 123 Count with Me Ingrid Elmo Says BOO Joey Monkey Sir Count A Lot Elmo s Christmas Countdown Papa Bear Stan the Snowball The Wild Wild West Narf Monster Clubhouse segment only Elmopalooza Horatio the Elephant Ghost Town Food Delivery Guy Big Bird s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake Additional Muppet Performer Kermit s Swamp Years Goggles the Toad Turtle No 1 Muppet Meeting Films Gimley s Boss Wesley Franklin 2nd Time Coffee Guy Smerdley 2nd Time Billy Bunny s Animal Songs Frog Gopher Sesame Street s 25th Birthday A Musical Celebration Joey Monkey Merry Monster Sesame Street Celebrates Around the World MNN Logo Purple Monster Sesame Street Jam A Musical Celebration Joey Monkey Merry Monster The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Bug The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Additional Muppets Demon Days Live 2 D Puppetry only uncredited Crew work editBear in the Big Blue House Writer The Yard Sale episode Cyberchase Writer Invasion of the Funky Flower episode Elmo s Christmas Countdown Writer Elmopalooza Writer Julie s Greenroom Director Writer 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 Kidding WriterAwards and nominations editWriters Guild of America Award 2009 WGA Award for Elmo s Christmas Countdown 5 Daytime Emmy Award Nominations 2000 Daytime Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Writing in a Children s Series Sesame Street 2007 Daytime Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Writing in a Children s Series Sesame Street 2008 Daytime Emmy Award Nominee for Outstanding Directing in a Children s Series Sesame Street Directors Guild of America Nominations 2014 DGA Award Nominee for Directing for Children s Programs Sesame Street 4504 Numericon 6 2015 DGA Award Nominee for Directing for Children s Programs Sesame Street The Cookie Thief 7 References edit Interview With Sesame Street Head Writer Joey Mazzarino April 5 2015 Archived from the original on October 28 2016 Retrieved October 27 2016 Hennes Joe February 23 2009 A Chat with Joey Mazzarino part 1 ToughPigs com Retrieved November 1 2019 Butler Kerry September 24 2007 Kerry Butler Broadway Buzz Interview Interviewed by Kathy Henderson via Broadway com I Love My Hair A Father s Tribute To His Daughter NPR October 18 2010 WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS Press Room Writers Guild of America East February 8 2009 Retrieved January 14 2021 Awards History 2014 www dga org Retrieved January 14 2021 Awards History 2015 www dga org Retrieved January 14 2021 External links editJoey Mazzarino at IMDbPreceded byNone Performer of Papa Bear1992 2015 Succeeded byMartin P RobinsonPreceded byJerry Nelson Performer of Two Headed Monster left head 2001 2016 Succeeded byEric JacobsonPreceded byNone Performer of Murray Monster2005 2015 Succeeded byNonePreceded byNone Performer of Horatio the Elephant1994 2016 Succeeded byPeter Linz Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Joey Mazzarino amp oldid 1176666338, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
