Judy Sladky is a former champion ice skater/dancer who has played the occasional role of little Alice Snuffleupagus on Sesame Street (and related specials and TV appearances) since the character's debut in 1988.[1] As the sole performer of Alice, Sladky operated the eyes and mouth within the suit, and also provided the voice. She also performed and skated as Ernie in Holiday on Ice shows,[2] as well as Betty Lou.[3] Her work in the shows extended to performing Betty Lou for routines that aired on the show.[4]
Born in Indiana as Judy Schwomeyer, she established herself as a professional ice performer, partnered with Jim Sladky (whom she subsequently married).
Her major costumed character role is portraying Snoopy in various ice skating shows and appearances, beginning with Ice Follies shows in the 1970s and including the 1978 TV special Snoopy's Musical on Ice. She appeared as Snoopy (in a parade scene) in the 1996 movie Jingle All the Way and has made personal appearances, out of costume, at various Peanuts/Charles Schulz-related events. Other costumed character roles have included portrayals of the Campbell Soup Kids.
She is currently married to Sesame Street audio engineer Blake Norton, whom she met while working on the show.[5]
Credits[]
- Sesame Street: Alice Snuffleupagus
- Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting
- A New Baby in My House
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1998)
See also[]
Sources[]
- ↑ Hellman, Peter. "Street Smart." New York Magazine. November 23, 1987.
- ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book Entry - "6/2-3/1984 -- Toronto Recording Muppet Show on Tour"
- ↑ 1975 Ice Follies program credits
- ↑ Documents provided by trusted source
- ↑ The Peace of Persistence podcast