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.

Known For

Storm on Sesame Street

Elmo

The Muppet Show

Muppet Performer

Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas

Elmo (voice)

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy

Elmo (voice)

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase

Elmo

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

Elmo