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Paul McGinnis

Bio: Paul McGinnis (born July 23, 1973) is an American puppeteer for Sesame Street and The Muppets. He has also performed in various non-Muppet television productions such as The Book of Pooh, Julie's Greenroom, The Wiz Live!, Crash & Bernstein, Crank Yankers, Warren the Ape, Greg the Bunny, It's a Big Big World, Between the Lions and Dog with a Blog
Born: Mon, Jul 23 1973
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, USA
Paul McGinnis is 51 years old
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Poster of Lake Effect
Lake Effect
Paul McGinnis was 50 in Lake Effect as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2023
Poster of Skeleton Xylophone
Skeleton Xylophone
Paul McGinnis was 50 in Skeleton Xylophone as 'Spoopy Guy/ Ringmaster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 2023
Poster of Tall Poppy
Tall Poppy
Paul McGinnis was 48 in Tall Poppy as 'Tall Poppy (Head)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 2022
Poster of Darkness Binds
Darkness Binds
Paul McGinnis was 47 in Darkness Binds as 'Professor Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2021
Poster of Confessions Of A Homicidal Prostitute: Demonatrix
Confessions Of A Homicidal Prostitute: Demonatrix
Paul McGinnis was 45 in Confessions Of A Homicidal Prostitute: Demonatrix as 'Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 2018
Poster of The Muppets Take The O2
The Muppets Take The O2
Paul McGinnis was 44 in The Muppets Take The O2 as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Frankenstein's Patchwork Monster
Frankenstein's Patchwork Monster
Paul McGinnis was 41 in Frankenstein's Patchwork Monster as 'Percy Shelley'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 2015
Poster of Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Paul McGinnis was 40 in Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2013
Poster of Dry Bones
Dry Bones
Paul McGinnis was 40 in Dry Bones as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Paul McGinnis was 38 in The Muppets as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of Sesame Street: Being Green
Sesame Street: Being Green
Paul McGinnis was 35 in Sesame Street: Being Green as 'Additional Muppets'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 07 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Paul McGinnis was 35 in Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Paul McGinnis was 35 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as 'Additional Muppets (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Paul McGinnis was 35 in Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland as 'Additional Muppets (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2008
Poster of The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Paul McGinnis was 34 in The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Paul McGinnis was 34 in Sesame Street: Love the Earth! as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Paul McGinnis was 34 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 2007
Poster of Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
Paul McGinnis was 33 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Paul McGinnis was 33 in Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Paul McGinnis was 30 in Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as 'Additional Muppet Performer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 2004

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Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Paul McGinnis was 40+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as 'Unicorn, Dog Paws Puppeteer, Cat Puppeteer, Mascot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Paul McGinnis was 37+ in Portlandia as 'Additional Muppets'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Paul McGinnis was 26+ in The West Wing as 'Elmo's Right Hand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999