Joey Mazzarino
Biography
Joey Mazzarino, born in New York in 1968, is an American actor, puppeteer, director and writer known for his Sesame Street characters including Murray Monster and Stinky the Stinkweed. Former Muppet performer Camille Bonora influenced him in an improvisation class and introduced him to Jim Henson. Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street with a sketch called Colambo and was cast in the title role, then performed Horatio the Elephant, Ingrid, Papa Bear and other characters until leaving after season 46 in 2015. Over more than 20 years on the show he served as head writer, director, lyricist and performer, earning 25 Emmy Awards for writing, directing, song and performing. He co-wrote screenplays for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Kermit's Swamp Years (2002), wrote and produced for Kidding, and directed all 13 episodes of Julie's Greenroom. He has also written for Donkey Hodie, Nature Cat and Carl the Collector.
58years old
Turns 59 on June 4in 234 days
- Born New York
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as Joseph Mazzarino
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 12 years1996 to 2008
Every film, newest first
- 2008Ghost TownIMDb rating 6.7
- 2002Kermit's Swamp YearsIMDb rating 5.3
- 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandIMDb rating 5.9
- 1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasIMDb rating 6.6
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Early training
Camille Bonora, who had performed as a Muppet, taught an improvisation class at Mazzarino's university and influenced him. She later introduced him to Jim Henson.
Big break
Mazzarino wrote a sketch called "Colambo" for his Sesame Street audition, and he was cast in the title role soon after.
Behind the camera
Mazzarino was the director of all 13 episodes of Julie's Greenroom, a Netflix series that starred Julie Andrews, and he was a writer on it too.
Behind the award
Mazzarino spent over 20 years on Sesame Street, working as Head Writer, Director, Lyricist and Muppet performer. His work there earned him 25 Emmy Awards in categories such as Outstanding Original Song and Outstanding Writing.
Joey Mazzarino movies on Netflix
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Films together
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- Kevin ClashThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- David RudmanThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Caroll SpinneyThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Sonia ManzanoThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Emilio DelgadoThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Alison BartlettThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Carmen OsbahrThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
- Martin P. RobinsonThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
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