Behemoth

Behemoth is an orange monster who first appeared on The Muppet Show.

A notable moment for Behemoth was the musical number "Under My Skin", during which he tried to eat Shakey Sanchez while singing the song.

He first appeared in episode 114, where he was a full-body character for the only time and had black eyebrows instead of brown ones. He was given his name in Muppets Tonight episode 205, in which he was Ernst Stavros Grouper's assistant.

Behemoth has been performed by Richard Hunt (in episode 119), Dave Goelz (in episode 115), Jerry Nelson (in episode 202) and Bill Barretta (Muppets Tonight)

The name "Behemoth" comes from the Book of Job; it's used to describe an extremely large or powerful creature.

Behemoth has been used heavily in television promos for The Muppets. He was given a speaking role in the movie and in a promotional Disney Channel clip from November 2011. In the latter, Kermit the Frog orders Behemoth to "Roll it, Gene!" to which he replies " 'kay!" In these instances, Behemoth is performed by Bill Barretta. It was a nod to Bill's brother, Gene Barretta.

Filmography

 * The Muppet Show
 * Episode 114: Sandy Duncan
 * Episode 115: Candice Bergen (Veterinarian's Hospital)
 * Episode 119: Vincent Price ("Under My Skin")
 * Episode 202: Zero Mostel
 * Episode 302: Leo Sayer
 * The Muppet Movie ("Rainbow Connection" Finale)
 * The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
 * Good Morning America (rebuilt for this appearance )
 * Muppets Tonight
 * Episode 205: Coolio & Don Rickles
 * "The Muppet Show Theme music video"
 * The Muppets
 * Kermit's Party

Book appearances

 * Muppet Robin Hood - issue #2
 * The Muppet Show Comic Book: "Pigs in Space"
 * Muppet Snow White