Big bird

Big Bird is a character on the long-running children's television show Sesame Street. Officially performed by Caroll Spinney from 1969 to 2018, he is a large, friendly, eight-foot-two-inch tall, bright yellow bird who lives on Sesame Street.

Character Overview

Big Bird is a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is depicted as a large, anthropomorphic yellow bird, and is one of the most famous characters on the show. Big Bird is characterized by his innocent and naive personality, and his interactions with other characters on the show often involve him learning about the world around him.

Creation and Development

Big Bird was created by Jim Henson and Kermit Love. The character was first introduced in the premiere episode of Sesame Street on November 10, 1969. The character was initially performed by puppeteer Caroll Spinney until his retirement in 2018, after which the role was taken over by Matt Vogel.

Cultural Impact

Big Bird has had a significant cultural impact since his creation. He has been involved in a variety of public events, including the 1995 Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) initiative "Kids for Character". In 2000, Big Bird was named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress.

See Also

• Sesame Street
• Muppets
• Jim Henson
• Caroll Spinney