Mr. Noodle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mr. Noodle |
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Mr. Noodle in Elmo's World
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| Portrayed by | Bill Irwin |
Mr. Noodle and his family are funny characters from the TV show Sesame Street. They appear in the "Elmo's World" parts of the show. Mr. Noodle and his siblings, like Mister Noodle, Ms. Noodle, and Miss Noodle, are known for not speaking. Instead, they use their bodies to act out answers to Elmo's questions. This helps kids watching at home feel smart and learn by figuring things out.
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Meet the Noodle Family
The Noodle family includes Mr. Noodle, his brother Mister Noodle, and his sisters Ms. Noodle and Miss Noodle. They are all known for being silent and using mime to communicate. This means they act things out without talking, like silent movie stars.
The first Mr. Noodle was played by Broadway actor Bill Irwin. He had worked with Arlene Sherman before. She was an executive producer for Sesame Street and helped create "Elmo's World".
Who Played the Noodles?
When Bill Irwin was busy, his friend Michael Jeter took over as Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle. Michael Jeter loved the role and played Mister Noodle from 2000 until he passed away in 2003.
Later, other actors joined the Noodle family:
- Kristin Chenoweth played Mr. Noodle's sister, Ms. Noodle.
- Sarah Jones played another sister, Miss Noodle.
- More recently, Daveed Diggs and Daniel Koren have played two more of Mr. Noodle's brothers.
- Ilana Glazer also joined as another sister, Miss Noodle.
Why the Noodles Are Special
The Noodle family is like a group of mimes, similar to famous silent film comedians. Think of stars like Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. The Noodles often make mistakes when Elmo asks them to do something. But they always figure it out with a little help.
Learning Through Mistakes
Children watching "Elmo's World" love seeing the Noodles make funny mistakes. Then, kids hear other children's voices helping the Noodles solve the problem. This makes young viewers feel smart. It shows them that it's okay to make mistakes and that they can often figure things out on their own.
The Noodles don't speak so that Elmo can do all the talking. This also gives children a chance to respond to what they see on the screen. They can shout out answers or ideas to help the Noodles.
Judy Freudberg, one of the creators of "Elmo's World", explained that Mr. Noodle is all about "trial and error." For example, if you give him a hat, he might act like he's never seen one before. Kids feel powerful watching him because they know how to use a hat, even if he doesn't at first. This helps children learn problem-solving skills in a fun way.
See also
In Spanish: Sr. Noodle para niños
