Michael Jeter

Official Bio
(from sesameworkshop.org):

Michael Jeter (Mr. Noodle) brought a unique combination of emotion and humor to every character he played, whether it was an assistant football coach (his Emmy-winning role in Evening Shade), a terminally ill vacationer (his Tony-winning role in Grand Hotel) or a condemned prisoner (his unforgettable performance in The Green Mile). As Mr. Noodle's brother, also named Mr. Noodle, Jeter helps "Elmo's World" viewers understand concepts through a hilarious process of trial-and-error, embodying the fun of exploration and discovery while letting children know that it is okay to make mistakes.

Michael Jeter passed away in March 2003.