Description: Kevin Jeffery Clash (born September 17, 1960) is an American puppeteer, director and producer best known for puppeteering Elmo on Sesame Street from 1985 to 2012. He also performed puppets for Labyrinth, Dinosaurs, Oobi, and various Muppet productions. developed an interest in puppetry at an early age and, in his teen years, performed for local television children's shows in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. He joined the cast of Captain kangaroo in the early 1980s and began performing onSesame Streetin 1984. He was the fifth puppeteer to perform Elmo, who became his signature character, and he also served as an executive producer and director for the show. Clash worked in various productions with The Jim Henson company and occasionally on other projects. Clash's autobiography,My Life as a Furry Red Monster, was published in 2006; he was later the subject of the documentaryBeing Elmo: A puppeteers journey(2011). Clash resigned fromSesame Streetin 2012 after allegations of sexual impropriety with minors, all of which he denied and were later dismissed due to expiration of the Statue of limitations. Clash returned to puppeteering as a supporting performer in the adult comedy The happy time murders. He has stated that although children ignore him and speak directly to Elmo, black adults tend to be surprised when they meet him.He has stated in interviews that his racial identity was pertinent to his work, and that it came through in his performances. Kevin was married for 17 years and has a daughter who was born in 1993. In November 2012, Clash publicly revealed his homosexuality in response to the allegations that led to hisresignation from sesame workshop, stating, "I am a gay man. I have never been ashamed of this or tried to hide it, but felt it was a personal and private matter." This 8x10 photograph features Kevin Clash, the puppeteer and voice actor behind the character Baby Sinclair in the popular TV show, Dinosaurs. Along with his work on Dinosaurs, Clash is also known for his role as the voice of Elmo on Sesame Street. This photograph has been signed by Clash and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from JSA, ensuring that it is an original autograph. It is a great addition to any movie or television memorabilia collection. *Will combine shipping on multiple items. Payment must be made by the 4th day after commitment to buy the item.* Thanks for viewing my listing and enjoy browsing!
Price: 78.99 USD
Location: Pasadena, Maryland
End Time: 2024-09-17T22:30:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Movies
Movie: Dinosaurs, Sesame Street
Signed by: Kevin Clash
Signed: Yes
Size: 8x10
Autograph Authentication: JSA
Object Type: Photograph
Original/Reproduction: Original
