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's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Elmo (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
2013
as Elmo
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
2016
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
as Elmo
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Elmo
Sesame Street
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as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
2017
as Elmo
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Elmo (voice)
Keep Christmas With You
2015
as Elmo
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
as Elmo (voice)
Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
2024
as Elmo / Felix
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
as Elmo (voice)
Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas
2025
as Elmo (voice)
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
2017
Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
2020