Back بيل باريتا Arabic بيل باريتا ARZ بیڵ بارێتا CKB Bill Barretta German Bill Barretta French ביל ברטה HE ビル・バレッタ Japanese Bill Barretta Dutch Bill Barretta SIMPLE
Bill Barretta | |
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 Barretta in 2023 | |
| Born | Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Relatives | Gene Barretta (brother)[1] |
Bill Barretta is an American puppeteer, producer, writer, director, and actor, best known for his involvement with the Muppets. Barretta performs the Muppet characters Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear and Johnny Fiama, as well as inheriting the roles of Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, and Dr. Teeth from Jim Henson. He originated the role of Louie, Elmo's dad, on Sesame Street.
- ^ a b Hunt, Kristin (May 10, 2023). "Yardley native brings Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef and other Muppet characters to life". PhillyVoice. Retrieved February 22, 2024.