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Ryan Dillon
Ryan Dillon is best known for The Boys, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Sesame Street and Jeopardy!. Ryan Dillon was born on May 25, 1988. Ryan Dillon is 38 years old (born May 25, 1988).
- Born
- May 25, 1988 (38 years old)
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash.
Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.
Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Bluey Book ReadsElmo (voice)
- 2022Mecha BuildersMecha Elmo (voice)
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowElmo (Voice)
- 2020The Not-Too-Late Show with ElmoElmo
- 2019The BoysReporter
- 2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverSesame Street Muppet Performer
- 2014Chicken Shop DateSelf - Elmo (voice)
- 2014The Furchester HotelElmo (Voice)
- 1984Jeopardy!Elmo (voice)
- 1969Sesame StreetElmo (voice)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ryan Dillon been in?
Ryan Dillon is best known for The Boys, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Sesame Street and Jeopardy!.
When was Ryan Dillon born?
Ryan Dillon was born on May 25, 1988. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Ryan Dillon?
Ryan Dillon is 38 years old (born May 25, 1988).
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·