Ryan Dillon
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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
Credits
Storm on Sesame Street (2026)
as Elmo
The Muppet Show (2026)
as Muppet Performer
Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas (2025)
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019)
as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase (2017)
as Elmo
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular (2013)
as Elmo
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020)
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt (2020)
Actor
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special (2018)
as Elmo
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street (2017)
Actor
The Monster at the End of This Story (2020)
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015)
as Elmo
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016)
as Elmo (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School (2024)
as Elmo / Felix
The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special (2020)
as Elmo
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy (2021)
as Elmo (voice)
The Muppets Take The O2 (2018)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together (2006)
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker (2022)
as Elmo (voice)
Keep Christmas With You (2015)
as Elmo
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon (2025)
as Self
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007)
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Super Numbers (2014)
Actor
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together (2021)
as Elmo
Oscar's Handmade Halloween (2023)
as Sesame Street Puppet Performer
A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration (2020)
as Elmo (voice)