Joey Mazzarino

Joseph "Joey" Mazzarino has been a writer and performer on Sesame Street since 1990. He wrote his first sketch for the show, the Columbo parody "Colambo," as an audition piece, and soon found himself cast in the title role.

With an inclination toward ad-libbing and a reputation as a cut-up on set, Mazzarino has become a prominent player in the current Sesame Street cast. His recurring characters include Stinky the Stinkweed, Papa Bear, and the boisterous, tutu-wearing Elephant. In recent years he has also taken over one half of the Two-Headed Monster.

Mazzarino's writing credits include Bear in the Big Blue House and the non-Muppet series Sheep in the Big City (which was created by former Sesame Street writer Mo Willems). He also co-wrote the screenplays for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Muppets From Space and Kermit's Swamp Years.

Mazzarino is married to actress Kerry Butler who has appeared on Sesame Street as Ms. Camp, the letter carrier.

Performing Credits

 * Sesame Street: The Banana King, The Cheese, Colambo, The Elephant, Ingrid, Joey Monkey, Merry Monster, Murray Monster, Narf, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, Two-Headed Monster (2003 onward), Cousin Bear, Cowboy With a Drawl, Jamie Fox, Joe Hundred Guy, Swampy
 * Muppet Meeting Films: Gimley's Boss, Wesley, Franklin, Coffee Guy, Others
 * City Kids
 * Dog City: Artie Springer
 * Muppet Sing-A-Long: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs: Frog, Gopher
 * Muppet Time: Little Pig
 * The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
 * A New Baby in My House
 * Sing-Along Earth Songs: John-Boy
 * Sesame Street Stays Up Late!: MNN Logo Purple Monster
 * The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: Elwood the Jester
 * Big Bag:Chelli, Lyle the Sock
 * The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Bug
 * Kermit's Swamp Years: Goggles, Turtle, Joe the Armadillo (DVD extras only)
 * ''Elmo's World: Happy Holidays' Lavender Caroler
 * A Magical Halloween Adventure: Murray the Mediocre
 * What's the Name of That Song?
 * The West Wing: Muppet Doctor
 * The Street We Live On
 * Happy Healthy Monsters
 * Aliens in the Family: Spit
 * Elmo's Christmas Countdown: Stan the Snowball

Writing Credits

 * Sesame Street (including the Colambo skits and many celebrity spots)
 * Muppets From Space
 * The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
 * Kermit's Swamp Years
 * Sesame Street 4D
 * A Magical Halloween Adventure
 * Happy Healthy Monsters
 * Elmo's Magic Cookbook
 * Bear in the Big Blue House - "Episode 321: The Yard Sale"
 * Sesame Street Live - Super Grover! Ready for Action
 * Elmo's Christmas Countdown
 * 'Sesame Street Dinosaurs!
 * The Upside-Down Show (Non-Muppet)
 * Stanley's Great Big Book Adventure (Non-Muppet)

Directing Credits

 * 'Sesame Street Dinosaurs!