Big Bird

Sesame Street character
First appearance	Episode 0001 (November 10, 1969)
Created by	Jim Henson
Designed by	Kermit Love
Portrayed by	Caroll Spinney (1969–2015); Matt Vogel (1996-present)
Nickname(s)	Grandsonny, by his grandmother; Bird, by his best friend, Snuffy
Gender	Male

Big Bird is a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is a big, yellow bird. Unlike most other Muppets, he is a full-body Muppet, meaning that the person controlling him is completely inside the costume. The person who played the role of Big Bird was Caroll Spinney from 1969 to 2018. In 2018, Caroll Spinney retired, and Matt Vogel started playing Big Bird full time.^[1]

Big Bird Media

Harness with small monitor worn by Caroll Spinney when performing Big Bird in the 1970s
Big Bird is one of two Muppets to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Michelle Obama participates in a Let's Move! and Sesame Street public service announcement taping with Big Bird in the White House Kitchen, 2013.
Big Bird with Michelle Obama on Billy on the Street, with host Billy Eichner.

References

↑ Itzkoff, David (October 17, 2018). "Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves 'Sesame Street' After Nearly 50 Years". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/arts/television/sesame-street-big-bird.html.

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[1] Itzkoff, David (October 17, 2018). "Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves 'Sesame Street' After Nearly 50 Years". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/arts/television/sesame-street-big-bird.html.

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Sesame Street character
First appearance	Episode 0001 (November 10, 1969)
Created by	Jim Henson
Designed by	Kermit Love
Portrayed by	Caroll Spinney (1969–2015) Matt Vogel (1996-present)
Nickname(s)	Grandsonny, by his grandmother Bird, by his best friend, Snuffy
Gender	Male