Biography
Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony The Turtle on the show for more than 20 years. He also performed the character Riff on Allegra's Window, and was an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the puppeteer responsible for training the puppeteers on Sesame Tree.
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Known For
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Leonardo
1990
The Muppet Show
Supporting Muppet Performer
2026
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer / College Student in Audience / Bear
1984
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
2024
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)
1999
Filmography
Acting Credits (91)
The Muppet Show
Supporting Muppet Performer
2026
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
Mr. Snuffleupagus / Telly Monster
2024
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
2024
Oscar's Handmade Halloween
Sesame Street Puppet Performer / Puppet Captain
2023
Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular
Telly Monster
2023
