Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt (August 16, 1951 - January 7 1992) was an American puppeteer best known for his association with The Muppets.

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August 16 - 1951 - January 7 - 1992 - American - Puppeteer - The Muppets

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His Muppet characters included Scooter, Janice, Beaker, Statler, Sweetums, and Crazy Harry.

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Scooter - Janice - Beaker - Statler - Sweetums - Crazy Harry

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He also performed many characters on Sesame Street, including Placido Flamingo, Don Music, and an early Elmo.

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Sesame Street - Placido Flamingo - Don Music - Elmo

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Following his death, the role of Beaker was inherited by Steve Whitmire, that of Statler by Jerry Nelson, that of Sweetums by John Henson, and those of Scooter and Janice by Brian Henson.

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Steve Whitmire - Jerry Nelson - John Henson - Brian Henson

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