PERFORMER | Frankie Cordero |
DEBUT | 2017 |
Rudy, a three-year-old orange monster, is Abby Cadabby's stepbrother on Sesame Street. He was first introduced in Episode 4731, and was also prominently featured in the following three episodes of Season 47.
He is the son of Freddy and stepson of Abby's mom, Maggie Cadabby. His birthday is June 1.[1] As revealed in Episode 5025, Rudy is bilingual, having learned some Spanish from his mom.
In season 49, he became the co-star of the recurring animated segment, "Abby's Amazing Adventures."
Cordero claims to base his performance of the character after his younger self, his two nieces and one of his cats.[2]
Appearances[]
- Sesame Street
- Season 47: 4731, 4732, 4733, 4734
- Season 48: 4806, 4809, 4816, 4828
- Season 49: 4904, 4905, 4915, 4916, 4922, 4923, 4929
- Season 50: 5004, 5006, 5008, 5013, 5014, 5017, 5021, 5023, 5025, 5026, 5031, 5034
- Season 51: 5102, 5122, 5125, 5128, 5131, 5132, 5133, 5134
- Season 52: 5204, 5209, 5218, 5230, 5231, 5235
- Season 53: 5303, 5308, 5335
- Season 54: 5401, 5404, 5409, 5412
- Today (August 4, 2017)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (August 4, 2017)
- Chrysler web video ("Happy Halloween? Count on It!")
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Elmo's Playdate
- The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
- The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley & Friends
Book appearances[]
- Joy to the World (2021)
- All Aboard! The Sesame Street Subway (2023)
- Girl Power (2023)
- Elmo Asks Why (2023)
Sources[]
- ↑ Character Description in Season 48 press kit
- ↑ 2017 video for Wired (YouTube)