Bill Barretta
American actor · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1964 · age 62
William Barretta is an American puppeteer, producer, writer, director, and actor, best known for his involvement with the Muppets. He performs the Muppet characters Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear, Johnny Fiama, Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, and Dr. Teeth.
Bill Barretta is read about 124 times a day, in 11 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 22 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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HoppersFilm, Additional Voices (voice)2024
Universal Basic GuysSeries, (voice)2023
The Muppets MayhemSeries, Writer, Creator2021Dear EarthFilm, Dr. Teeth (voice)2020
Muppets NowSeries, Pepe the King Prawn (voice)
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim HensonFilm, 20202017
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World WatchedFilm2015
Muppet MomentsSeries, Director2014
Muppets Most WantedFilm, Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice)2012
The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaFilm, Pepe / Swedish Chef (voice)2011
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneyFilm2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoFilm, Louie (voice)2008
Studio DC: Almost LiveSeries, Swedish Chef / Pepe / Dr. Teeth Rowlf / Bobo (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaFilm, 2008Pepe the Prawn / Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Husband Pigeon (voice)2005
Statler and Waldorf: From the BalconySeries, Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf / Johnny Fiama / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear (Episodes 1-8)
Kermit: A Frog's LifeFilm, 2005Pepe the King Prawn2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Film, Pepe the King Prawn / The Swedish Chef ("Keep Fishin")2002
Kim PossibleSeries, Jilly from Jersey (voice)1999
Muppets from SpaceFilm, Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)1996
Muppets TonightSeries, Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard
Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That FlyFilm, 1996Ballooner, Cedric, Airplane Pilot, and Commander Slick Space Guy1994
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and JakeSeries
Muppet Classic TheaterFilm, 1994Elvis (voice)1975
Saturday Night LiveSeries, Rowlf the Dog (voice) (uncredited)1964Born19 June 1964
HoppersFilm, Additional Voices (voice)2024Universal Basic GuysSeries, (voice)2023The Muppets MayhemSeries, Writer, Creator2021Dear EarthFilm, Dr. Teeth (voice)2020Muppets NowSeries, Pepe the King Prawn (voice)Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim HensonFilm, 20202017Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World WatchedFilm2015Muppet MomentsSeries, Director2014Muppets Most WantedFilm, Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice)2012The Muppets All-Star Comedy GalaFilm, Pepe / Swedish Chef (voice)2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneyFilm2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoFilm, Louie (voice)2008Studio DC: Almost LiveSeries, Swedish Chef / Pepe / Dr. Teeth Rowlf / Bobo (voice)A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaFilm, 2008Pepe the Prawn / Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Husband Pigeon (voice)2005Statler and Waldorf: From the BalconySeries, Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf / Johnny Fiama / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear (Episodes 1-8)Kermit: A Frog's LifeFilm, 2005Pepe the King Prawn2004Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Film, Pepe the King Prawn / The Swedish Chef ("Keep Fishin")2002Kim PossibleSeries, Jilly from Jersey (voice)1999Muppets from SpaceFilm, Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)1996Muppets TonightSeries, Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / HowardMuppet Sing Alongs: Things That FlyFilm, 1996Ballooner, Cedric, Airplane Pilot, and Commander Slick Space Guy1994Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and JakeSeriesMuppet Classic TheaterFilm, 1994Elvis (voice)1975Saturday Night LiveSeries, Rowlf the Dog (voice) (uncredited)1964Born19 June 1964People around Bill
Close ties
Kevin Clash Also in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Steve Whitmire Also in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Dave Goelz Also in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Eric Jacobson Also in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
David Rudman Also in Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995)
Peter Linz Also in Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)
Matt Vogel Also in Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time (2006)
Jerry Nelson Also in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Brian Henson Directed Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Kirk Thatcher Directed It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Drew Massey Also in Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Tyler Bunch Also in Muppets from Space (1999)
Joey Mazzarino Wrote Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo Also in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
Carmen Osbahr Also in Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)
Julianne Buescher Also in Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Kevin Carlson Also in Muppet Classic Theater and The Muppets- Michelan Sisti Also in Muppet Classic Theater and The Muppets
Martin P. Robinson Also in Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)
Tim Blaney Also in Muppet Classic Theater and The Muppets
Jim Parsons Duets: Man or Muppet (2011)
Frank Oz Also in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Roscoe Orman Also in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
Jason Segel Duets: Man or Muppet (2011)
Known for
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Hoppers 2026
The Muppet Show 2026
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey 2011
The Muppets 2011
Muppet Treasure Island 1996
Filmography 40
88 credits on file
Television 16
Media & music
Photos 1
About this person
He originated the role of Louie, Elmo's dad, on Sesame Street.
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1964 · age 62
