Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who brought Big Bird to life, dies at 85
1:32
NBC News
Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who brought Big Bird to life, dies at 85
Spinney, the legendary puppeteer who brought iconic Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, died on Sunday at his home in Connecticut. He spoke to NBC’s Harry Smith last year to mark his 50 year career with the show.
Dec 8, 2019
Related Products
Big Bird Plush Toy
Big Bird Costume
Big Bird Stuffed Animal
#Caroll Spinney Big Bird
Sesame Street Presents Follow that Bird (1985)
Sesame Street Presents Follow that Bird (1985)
Internet ArchiveMar 2, 2022
Big Bird in China (Rest in Peace Caroll Spinney)
Big Bird in China (Rest in Peace Caroll Spinney)
YouTubeDec 11, 2019
Top videos
SESAME STREET LEGEND: Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who brought iconic “Sesame Street” characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life – entertaining generations of Americans for decades – has died; he was 85. Trevor Ault reports. https://abcn.ws/2RwUhnK | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
1:30
SESAME STREET LEGEND: Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who brought iconic “Sesame Street” characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life – entertaining generations of Americans for decades – has died; he was 85. Trevor Ault reports. https://abcn.ws/2RwUhnK | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
FacebookABC World News Tonight
10.4K viewsDec 9, 2019
Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85
4:48
Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85
NPRLaurel Wamsley
Dec 8, 2019
BIG BIRD RETIRES: The actor who showed up to the same place for 50 years to bring one very famous bird to life is now retiring, after making generations of children smile.David Muir reports. https://abcn.ws/2OxGsFc | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
1:58
BIG BIRD RETIRES: The actor who showed up to the same place for 50 years to bring one very famous bird to life is now retiring, after making generations of children smile.David Muir reports. https://abcn.ws/2OxGsFc | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
FacebookABC World News Tonight
745K viewsOct 18, 2018
Caroll Spinney Oscar the Grouch
In an interesting situation, during episode 84 of Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch was performed by Jim Henson instead of Caroll Spinney. It’s certainly different 😂 | Muppet History
0:21
In an interesting situation, during episode 84 of Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch was performed by Jim Henson instead of Caroll Spinney. It’s certainly different 😂 | Muppet History
FacebookMuppet History
192K views11 months ago
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP
boingboing.net
Dec 9, 2019
In Praise of Oscar the Grouch
In Praise of Oscar the Grouch
kottke.org
Oct 19, 2018
SESAME STREET LEGEND: Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who brought iconic “Sesame Street” characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life – entertaining generations of Americans for decades – has died; he was 85. Trevor Ault reports. https://abcn.ws/2RwUhnK | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
1:30
SESAME STREET LEGEND: Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who broug…
10.4K viewsDec 9, 2019
FacebookABC World News Tonight with David Muir
Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85
4:48
Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Die…
Dec 8, 2019
NPRLaurel Wamsley
BIG BIRD RETIRES: The actor who showed up to the same place for 50 years to bring one very famous bird to life is now retiring, after making generations of children smile.David Muir reports. https://abcn.ws/2OxGsFc | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
1:58
BIG BIRD RETIRES: The actor who showed up to the same place for 5…
745K viewsOct 18, 2018
FacebookABC World News Tonight with David Muir
Discover Big Bird's Age, Height, and What Kind of Bird He is
Discover Big Bird's Age, Height, and What Kind of Bird He is
Sep 6, 2023
a-z-animals.com
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
Feb 7, 2025
npr.org
Big Bird Dies
0:08
Big Bird Dies
2.4M viewsMar 22, 2019
YouTubeSespiMan
1575 - Mr. Rogers Visits
12:52
1575 - Mr. Rogers Visits
5.4M viewsSep 18, 2014
YouTubeSesame Maniac
0:15
The Core-Training Workout: Dead Bug
682.7K viewsMar 25, 2019
YouTubeExperienceLifeMag
5:58
Sesame Street - Goodbye Mr. Hooper
2M viewsJan 22, 2012
YouTubeTVBumpersCommercials
1:38
Core Exercise: Dead Bug
NATIONALLY RATED HOSPITAL
About this channel
YouTubeChildren's Hospital Colorado
4:33
Big Bird learns about death
909.9K viewsFeb 17, 2011
YouTubeBarry Purcell
4:29
Big Bird Unmasked: Caroll Spinney
20.9K viewsMay 12, 2015
YouTubeThe Wall Street Journal
1:05
Classic CBB Moments - "David's dead!"
242.5K viewsAug 1, 2017
YouTubeBig Brother UK
10:09
Top 5 LARGEST Birds in History
422.8K viewsJun 12, 2019
YouTubeTop Fives
31:39
Sesame Street - Big Bird's Storytime
46.4K viewsSep 26, 2017
YouTubeSesame 101
1:13
Dead Bug - Abdominal / Core Exercise Guide
2.7M viewsDec 12, 2013
YouTubeBodybuilding.com
0:34
More Mysterious Bird Deaths
221.1K viewsJan 5, 2011
YouTubeCBS News
20:09
The Birds (1963) KILL COUNT
4.1M viewsJan 4, 2019
YouTubeDead Meat
9:25
YouTube Poop - Big Bird Strikes Back!
52.7K viewsOct 15, 2009
YouTubeZak Wolf
2:23
Big Bird - What A Bird!
1.5K viewsJun 30, 2021
YouTubedisneyfanjsg
3:13
Meet The Smallest Bird On Earth
988.7K viewsMar 13, 2020
YouTubeNature on PBS
1:54
Big Bird takes a spill
1M viewsDec 15, 2012
YouTubeThe Review Guy
3:03
Follow That Bird: Big Bird Jumps
219.5K viewsOct 6, 2018
YouTubeMuppet Songs
13:46
2709 - Big Bird The Grouch
2.4M viewsSep 21, 2014
YouTubeSesame Maniac
3:30
Big Bird’s Comfy-Cozy Nest
1.3M viewsNov 4, 2019
YouTubeSesame Workshop
6:15
Sesame Street - Big Bird Causes Accidents
2M viewsOct 14, 2014
YouTubeSesame Maniac
3:07
Classic Sesame Street - Big Bird Calls Mr. Hooper (FUNNY!!)
243.4K viewsSep 6, 2014
YouTubeSesame Maniac
40:53
Sesame Street Kids' Guide To Life - Big Bird Gets Lost
64K viewsAug 10, 2020
YouTubeJeffrey J. Marks
8:55
The Giant Bird That Got Lost in Time
2.2M viewsMar 12, 2019
YouTubePBS Eons
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder