Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt was born and raised in New Jersey within a family of performers. Soon after graduating from high school he auditioned for the Muppets because he was a fan, not due to any experience as a puppeteer. Hunt partook in the Henson workshop productions and assisted with the various guest appearances. He then began working on Sesame Street and in 1972 Hunt became a regular member of the Henson Company. During his time with the Henson Company, Hunt worked on "Sesame Street," "The Muppet Show," "Fraggle Rock," as well as many television specials, videos and movies. Unfortunately in 1993, Hunt died. His energy and charisma made him one of the most entertaining puppeteers from the Henson Company.

Some of the Characters Hunt Performed

Scooter	Janice	Statler
Beaker	Sweetums	Wanda and Wayne

During "The Muppet Show" productions, Hunt is always clowning around. He is either performing with puppets or acting out skits for others amusement. Due to this, "[Hunt] is one of the chief reasons for the loose atmosphere that exists around studio D (muppet area) despite the pressure and the slow pace that are endemic to television production..." Christopher Finch

Other Muppet Performers

Jim Henson | Frank Oz | Jerry Nelson
Dave Goelz | Richard Hunt | Steve Whitmire

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Richard Hunt

Some of the Characters Hunt Performed

Other Muppet Performers

Jim Henson | Frank Oz | Jerry Nelson Dave Goelz | Richard Hunt | Steve Whitmire

Jim Henson | Frank Oz | Jerry Nelson
Dave Goelz | Richard Hunt | Steve Whitmire