Victor Yerrid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victor Yerrid
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| Born | November 13, 1971 Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Years active | 1991−present |
Victor Yerrid, born on November 13, 1971, is an American actor and talented puppeteer. He is well-known for his work with the Jim Henson Company, bringing many beloved Muppet characters to life. You might have seen his puppetry in films, TV shows, and even commercials.
One of his most famous roles in the Muppet world is performing Waldorf in the online series Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony. He also played many other characters in that show.
Victor Yerrid is a main performer in Puppet Up!, which is a fun improv show by the Jim Henson Company. He also worked as a lead puppeteer on popular shows like Crank Yankers and Greg the Bunny.
Victor Yerrid's Amazing Work
Victor Yerrid has been involved in many exciting projects. Here are some of the shows and characters he has helped create:
TV Shows and Series
- The Sam Plenty Cavalcade of Action Show Plus Singing: He was an actor playing Bob Choppy.
- Bear in the Big Blue House: He was a puppeteer for characters like Cousin Whiner.
- The Thundermans: He worked as a puppeteer on this show.
- Sesame Street: He was part of the staff and a puppeteer for this classic children's show.
- Crank Yankers: He was a puppeteer for various characters.
- Robot Chicken: He provided voices for many characters, including Boo-Boo Bear, Tony the Tiger, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Howard Stern, Swedish Chef, and Jack Skellington.
- Mad: He voiced characters like Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Waldorf, and Ernie.
- Greg the Bunny: He was a puppeteer for Tardy Turtle and Cranky.
- Angel: He played Polo in the episode "Smile Time."
- The Book of Pooh: He was the puppeteer for Owl.
- Between the Lions: He worked as a puppeteer.
- Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony: He was the puppeteer for Waldorf, Dr. Teeth, and many others.
- Sid the Science Kid: He provided voices for Gerald and Mort.
- Pajanimals: He performed Squacky.
- Drawn Together: He voiced the Blind kid in "Clum Babies."
- Hannah Montana: He acted as Pancake Buffalo.
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: He performed Hup the Podling.
- Game Changer: He was a puppeteer for Zam Reich in the episode "Sam Says 3."
Movies and Music Videos
- Weezer's music video for "Keep Fishin'": He was the puppeteer for Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
- Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars: He was a puppeteer for Bishan.
- The Producers: He was the lead puppeteer for the pigeons.
- Men in Black II: He worked as a puppeteer.
- The Happytime Murders: He played Larry Shenanigans Philips.
- "Weird Al" Yankovic - "Polkamania!" ("Shake It Off" segment, part 1): He was a puppeteer and director.
Other Projects
- MuppetFest: He performed as a puppeteer.
- Disney Cruise Lines: He was a puppeteer for characters like Waldorf, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Sweetums.
- Puppet Up!: He is a puppeteer for this live improv show.
- The Skrumps: He is currently working as a puppeteer for this project.
- Late Night Liars: He was a puppeteer and voiced The Weasel.
- Muppets from Space: He worked as a shipping coordinator for the film.
