Ryan Dillon

Ryan Dillon began puppeteering with the Sesame Street Muppets in 2005. He has been working on Sesame Street productions since.

A young, gifted puppeteer, Dillon came to the attention of the Sesame producers when he went to an audition as a high school student. He took time off from school during his senior year to participate in the shooting for Season 37.

Muppeteer credits

 * 2005 Macy's Parade: Ernie (puppetry only)
 * 2006 Macy's Parade: Hoots (puppetry only)


 * Sesame Street
 * a graduating penguin in Episode 4112
 * Sensitive Nose (Dwarf #6) in Episode 4114
 * Henrietta in Episode 4127
 * background characters and assists in Seasons 37 and 38


 * Sesame Beginnings: right-hand assistance for Nani Bird in Exploring Together and Moving Together


 * 2007 Sesame Street home videos: assistance, various AM Muppets, vegetables, etc


 * Garden State Film Festival: "How to Get to Sesame Street" puppet workshops, March 24th, 2007


 * Kids' Favorite Country Songs : AM Cowgirl (finale only)

Stage credits

 * O'Neill Puppetry Conference 2006
 * Under Milkwood (Terry Lee production): Captain Cat, Mr. Pritchard
 * In a Contemplative Fashion (Emily Perl Kingsley production): Marco
 * The Mitzi Handsley Show (Stephano Brancato production): Mitzi Handsley