Ryan Dillon
Known for Acting
Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash. Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.
Filmography
The Muppet Show
2026
as Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Elmo (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
as Elmo (voice)
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
as Elmo
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
as Elmo
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
Sesame Street
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as Elmo (voice)
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Elmo
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
as Elmo
STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon
2025
as Self
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
as Elmo (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
as Elmo / Felix
Keep Christmas With You
2015
as Elmo
Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
2020
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Elmo (voice)
A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration
2020
as Elmo (voice)