Matt Vogel

Matt Vogel

Born: October 6, 1970
in Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company since the 1990s. On Sesame Street, Vogel served as the assistant puppeteer for Ernie, performing either one or both hands while Steve Whitmire performed the head and vocal. Eventually, Vogel's ability to mimic the sound and performance of Caroll Spinney's Big Bird was put to use. As of 2006, Vogel's primary performances as Big Bird are the "Journey to Ernie" segments. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's characters, by the recommendation of Nelson himself. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice.

Vogel performed the muppets that were used in Kenneth the Page's view of the world in the 30 Rock episode, "Apollo, Apollo."

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Movies for Matt Vogel...

Oscar's Handmade Halloween
Title: Oscar's Handmade Halloween
Character: Puppet Captain
Released: October 19, 2023
Type: Movie
Oscar the Grouch and lifestyle expert Sunny Anderson team up to help rescue dogs find their fur-ever homes by crafting costumes from upcycled trash.
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Title: The Muppets Mayhem
Character: Floyd Pepper (voice)
Released: May 10, 2023
Type: TV
The Electric Mayhem Band goes on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.
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Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Title: Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Character: Kermit (voice)
Released: February 1, 2023
Type: Movie
Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Julianne Hough, Kal Penn, The Muppets, NE-YO, Raven Symoné and Retta perform classic Schoolhouse Rock! hits.
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Sesame Street The Nutcracker
Title: Sesame Street The Nutcracker
Character: Big Bird / The Count (voice)
Released: December 1, 2022
Type: Movie
Featuring new music inspired by holiday classic The Nutcracker, this animated special follows Elmo’s fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy, along with his puppy Tango – who can speak for the first time!
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Best in Snow
Title: Best in Snow
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: November 18, 2022
Type: Movie
A festive holiday special, hosted by Tituss Burgess, featuring teams from around the world transported to a magical snowy village, Snowdome, and thrown into a spirited competition to compete for the title of Best in Snow.
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Dear Earth
Title: Dear Earth
Character: Kermit / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Released: October 23, 2021
Type: Movie
An epic global celebration of our planet and what we need to do to reverse climate change. Sprinkled with musical performances, Dear Earth also contains well-known climate activists, creators, and celebs who will all share ways to make our lives more sustainable.
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Muppets Haunted Mansion
Title: Muppets Haunted Mansion
Character: Kermit / Uncle Deadly / Floyd / Sweetums / Pops
Released: October 8, 2021
Type: Movie
Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.
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Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Title: Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Released: August 5, 2021
Type: Movie
An upcoming animated Sesame Street special premiering on HBO Max on August 5, 2021. The special serves as an introduction to Tango, Elmo's new pet puppy.
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This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Title: This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: June 27, 2021
Type: Movie
The first-ever Disney+ "This Is Me" Pride Celebration Spectacular, hosted by Nina West and directed by Ann Marie Pace, with incredible musical performances by Alex Newell, DCappella, Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini, Hayley Kiyoko, Jackie Cox, Jesse James Keitel, Kermit the Frog, Michael James Scott, Todrick Hall, and Nina West.
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Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
Title: Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
Released: August 6, 2020
Type: Movie
Silliness and surprise twists abound in the half-hour special, in which Elmo teams up with Abby Cadabby via video chat for a virtual scavenger hunt. Aided by Sesame Street friends Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Elmo's dad Louie, and tiger Mr. Stripey, the duo invites children to join in the search for all seven items on their list...along the way, "Monster Foodies" Cookie Monster and Gonger whip up a tasty summer dessert, Amy Sedaris shares an easy craft the whole family can make, and Gabrielle Union leads Elmo and Abby in a sweet sing-along.
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Title: Muppets Now
Character: Uncle Deadly
Released: July 31, 2020
Type: TV
Scooter rushes to make his delivery deadlines and upload the brand-new Muppets series for streaming. They are due now, and he’ll need to navigate whatever obstacles, distractions, and complications the rest of the Muppet gang throw at him.
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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Title: The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Character: The Muppets Puppeteer
Released: May 10, 2020
Type: Movie
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. Special guests include John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Katy Perry.
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Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Title: Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Character: Big Bird / Count von Count (voice)
Released: April 14, 2020
Type: Movie
Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challenging times.
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Sesame Street: 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Title: Sesame Street: 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Character: Big Bird / The Count / Kermit the Frog / Biff / ... (voice)
Released: November 9, 2019
Type: Movie
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
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Title: The Masked Singer
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: January 2, 2019
Type: TV
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
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Title: The Masked Singer
Character: Snail (as Kermit the Frog)
Released: January 2, 2019
Type: TV
Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.
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When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
Title: When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
Character: Wish Pickle / Mr. Johnson / Big Bird / The Count
Released: November 11, 2018
Type: Movie
In When You Wish Upon a Pickle, a mysterious wish machine appears on Sesame Street and the magical pickle inside starts granting wishes. Before long, the gang learns they need to be careful what they wish for – especially when they find out he’ll only grant one wish per customer!
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The Muppets Take The O2
Title: The Muppets Take The O2
Character: Kermit the Frog / Uncle Deadly / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Sweetums / Himself (voice)
Released: July 13, 2018
Type: Movie
The Muppets Take the O2 is a live stage show starring the Muppets performed at the O2 Arena in London in July 2018. The show is a follow-up to 2017's performance at the Hollywood Bowl, reprising many of the same acts.
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Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
Title: Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity
Character: Kermit the Frog/Floyd Pepper/Camilla the Chicken (voice)
Released: April 6, 2018
Type: Movie
Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, David Chang, Ike Barinholtz, Chelsea Peretti, Kumail Nanjiani, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Goldblum, Sacha Baron Cohen, Nick Kroll, Post Malone, Chris Hardwick, and Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious.
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A Very Pentatonix Christmas
Title: A Very Pentatonix Christmas
Character: Kermit the Frog / Constantine (voice)
Released: November 27, 2017
Type: Movie
This one-hour television event takes viewers on a musical journey filled with joy, heart and laughter as the group performs some of their holiday favorites.
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Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
Title: Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
Character: Big Bird
Released: November 11, 2017
Type: Movie
A playful bird snatches Abby's magic wand during a hot-air balloon ride leaving Elmo, Abby and friends on a colorful adventure.
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Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
Title: Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
Released: August 29, 2017
Type: Movie
Say “Hello!” to Halloween! It’s time for tricks and treats when Elmo and Abby visit Count von Count’s spooky castle for a special Halloween. Count cats and ghosts with them, play pattern games, and help them chase down a runaway pumpkin! Then find out what happens when someone is wearing the same costume as Elmo—eek! Do the Batty Bat dance as you get ready to celebrate Halloween with Elmo and all his friends! Ah, ah, ah!
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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Title: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Character: Count von Count / Constable / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Released: November 25, 2016
Type: Movie
This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Title: Alice Through the Looking Glass
Character: Wilkins (voice)
Released: May 25, 2016
Type: Movie
Alice Kingsleigh returns to Underland and faces a new adventure in saving the Mad Hatter.
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Keep Christmas With You
Title: Keep Christmas With You
Character: Big Bird / The Count
Released: October 16, 2015
Type: Movie
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square join the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney movie Frozen) in a celebration of the spirit of Christmas. Fontana makes his entrance on this beautifully produced show in a hot air balloon surrounded by large toy airplanes that drop from the ceiling as the Choir opens with the number "The Candyman/Pocketful of Miracles." Other standout moments are a duet with the Count and the Choir's organist, Richard Elliott, to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a medley of songs from Sesame Street® as well as the popular "Keep Christmas With You," and hilarious hijinks and banter from the Muppets® from Sesame Street® throughout the show. This show is a world-class performance perfect for all ages as you celebrate the Christmas holiday.
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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Title: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Released: May 6, 2015
Type: Movie
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
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Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Character: Sesame Street Muppet Performer
Released: April 27, 2014
Type: TV
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: April 27, 2014
Type: TV
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Muppets Most Wanted
Title: Muppets Most Wanted
Character: Constantine / Floyd Pepper / Sweetums / Pops / Robin / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / 80's Robot / Camilla / Uncle Deadly (voice)
Released: March 20, 2014
Type: Movie
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
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Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Title: Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Character: Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Camilla the Chicken (voice)
Released: November 29, 2013
Type: Movie
Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from Artpop and Muppet sketches.
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The Muppets
Title: The Muppets
Character: Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)
Released: November 22, 2011
Type: Movie
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
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Old Dogs
Title: Old Dogs
Character: Muppet
Released: November 24, 2009
Type: Movie
Charlie and Dan have been best friends and business partners for thirty years; their Manhattan public relations firm is on the verge of a huge business deal with a Japanese company. With two weeks to sew up the contract, Dan gets a surprise: a woman he married on a drunken impulse nearly nine years before (annulled the next day) shows up to tell him he's the father of her twins, now seven, and she'll be in jail for 14 days for a political protest. Dan volunteers to keep the tykes, although he's up tight and clueless. With Charlie's help is there any way they can be dad and uncle, meet the kids' expectations, and still land the account?
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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Title: A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Character: Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Robin the Frog / Son Pigeon / Additional Muppets (voice)
Released: December 17, 2008
Type: Movie
When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, they discover that Christmas is the time to be with those you care about most, as they dash home to make a friends Christmas wish come true.
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Title: Studio DC: Almost Live
Character: Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, Floyd Pepper (voice)
Released: August 3, 2008
Type: TV
Studio DC: Almost Live is a special for the Disney Channel. The special is a half-hour variety show that features both The Muppets and Disney Channel stars performing comedy sketches and musical numbers together. The style is similar to that of The Muppet Show in that it features mayhem occurring on the Disney Channel Studio sets in place of the Muppet Theater. A second special aired October 5, 2008 with Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Jake T. Austin, Jason Earles, Jason Dolley, Moises Arias, David Henrie and The Cheetah Girls guest starring. At the D23 Expo, it was announced that both specials will be released on DVD sometime in 2010. Its only DVD releases so far have been in the UK, in Germany and in Argentina.
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The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Title: The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Character: Camilla the Chicken (voice)
Released: February 11, 2008
Type: Movie
With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Title: A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Character: Muppet Performer (voice)
Released: December 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
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Title: 30 Rock
Character: Puppeteer
Released: October 11, 2006
Type: TV
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
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Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Title: Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Character: Additional Muppet Performer
Released: August 22, 2006
Type: Movie
Join Elmo as he reminisces about his potty training journey and guides viewers as they embark on theirs. Elmo and his Sesame friends give helpful, confidence-building tips and encourage kids to listen to their bodies. Dance, sing and laugh along as kids learn healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Potty training can be fun! Create a positive potty time experience for your child with Elmo, Baby Bear, Grover, and other Sesame Street friends with Elmo's Potty Time! This amusing and song-filled DVD teaches children that everyone - mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and even monsters - has to learn how to use the potty. Your child will learn that accidents are okay and that it takes time and practice before he can use the potty on his own. So dance, sing, and laugh as your child learns confidence-building skills and helpful healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
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Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Title: Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Character: Big Bird (puppetry and singing vocals)
Released: April 26, 2003
Type: Movie
It's the Sesame Street Film Festival!
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Title: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Character: Big Bird / Ernie (assistant) (uncredited) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Released: October 1, 1999
Type: Movie
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
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Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'
Title: Sesame Street 'A Is for Asthma'
Released: April 1, 1998
Type: Movie
There's a new Muppet on the block named Dani who suffers from Asthma. With the help of Luis, they both teach Elmo and Rosita about childhood Asthma through example and music.
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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Title: Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Character: Elf
Released: December 24, 1996
Type: Movie
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!
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Sesame Street
Title: Sesame Street
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends are mysteriously expelled from their neighborhood, finding themselves in Manhattan. They team up with a plucky history show host Sally Hawthorne who’s on a quest to save her show and prove that Sesame Street actually exists, with obstacles created by the “evil” Mayor, with reasons of his own for keeping Sesame Street hidden from the world.