Quick Facts
Born:
1988-05-25
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Ryan Dillon
Acting
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
The Boys
Reporter
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Sesame Street Muppet Performer
Sesame Street
Elmo (voice)
Jeopardy!
Elmo (voice)
The Muppet Show
Muppet Performer
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Elmo (Voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Elmo
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
Elmo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Muppet Show MOVIE | Muppet Performer |
| 2025 | Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas MOVIE | Elmo (voice) |
| 2025 | STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School MOVIE | Elmo / Felix |
| 2024 | Bluey Book Reads TV | Elmo (voice) |
| 2023 | Oscar's Handmade Halloween MOVIE | Sesame Street Puppet Performer |
| 2022 | Sesame Street: The Nutcracker MOVIE | Elmo (voice) |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Elmo (Voice) |
| 2022 | Mecha Builders TV | Mecha Elmo (voice) |
| 2021 | Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together MOVIE | Elmo |