Richard Hunt (puppeteer)
Richard Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1951 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 1992 (aged 40) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | HIV/AIDS |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Years active | 1969–1992 |
| Notable work | |
| Partner | Nelson Bird (before 1985; Bird's death) |
Richard Hunt (August 17, 1951 – January 7, 1992) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and other projects for The Jim Henson Company. His roles on The Muppet Show included Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, and Sweetums and characters on Sesame Street included Gladys the Cow, Don Music, Forgetful Jones and the right head of the Two-Headed Monster.