Joey Mazzarino
| Joey Mazzarino | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Joseph Mazzarino June 4, 1968 New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Joseph Mazzarino |
| Occupation | Puppeteer, writer, director, actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kerry Butler (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
Joseph "Joey" Mazzarino (born June 4, 1968) is an American puppeteer, writer, director and actor. He is best known for his roles on Sesame Street as Murray Monster, Stinky the Stinkweed and other Muppets. Mazzarino was also the head writer for the show from 2009 to 2015.
Mazzarino was born Joseph Mazzarino on June 4, 1968.
When Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street, he wrote a sketch called "Colambo" and soon found himself cast in the title role. Since then, he has been a prominent member of the Sesame Street cast where he performs Horatio the Elephant, Murray Monster, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, and various characters, Until 2016 when he resigned.
Mazzarino is actress Kerry Butler's husband. They have two adoptive daughters, one named Segi for whom he wrote the Sesame Street song "I Love My Hair." The Muppet who sang the song was also named Segi. Mazzarino is a member of the Lutheran church.
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