Steve Whitmire
Puppeteer

Steve Whitmire Net Worth

Steve Whitmire is a Puppeteer with an estimated net worth of $10 Million. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia in September 24, 1959 and is best known for his work with two of Jim Henson's most iconic puppets, Kermit the Frog from The Muppets and Ernie from Sesame Street. He has been performing with these characters for over 30 years and has become an iconic figure in the world of puppetry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 24, 1959
Birth Place Atlanta, GA
Age 64 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

Puppeteer who followed in the footsteps of the late Jim Henson by performing with two of his most significant puppets: Kermit the Frog from The Muppets and Ernie from Sesame Street.

Before Fame

He first made waves while performing with his puppet Otis as part of an unpaid gig at Six Flags Over Georgia and later at a local Atlanta television station.

Trivia

He has performed other Muppet characters aside from Kermit the Frog which include Rizzo the Rat, Lips, Foo-Foo, Beaker, and Statler.

Family Life

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He married Melissa Whitmire in 1978.

Associated With

He performed as a Kermit the Frog and other Muppets in the 2011 revival of The Muppets, starring Jason Segel.

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