TV Shows - Bob McGrath
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 30, 2024. Bob McGrath has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#306Sesame Streetas Bob Jackson • 130 episodes • #306 most popular showSesame Street is a pioneering American children's television program renowned for its unique approach to educating young viewers. The show features a diverse cast of characters, both human and puppet (Muppets), who engage children through a variety of segments incorporating humor, animation, and music to convey lessons in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
Movies - Bob McGrath
Sorted by online popularity. Bob McGrath has appeared in 2 movies with data.
#4,990Follow That Birdas Bob • #4,990 most popular movieFollow That Bird is a 1985 American musical road comedy film featuring characters from the popular children's television series Sesame Street embarking on a journey to reunite with Big Bird who runs away from his foster home.
#5,020The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchlandas Bob • #5,020 most popular movieThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a 1999 American musical adventure comedy film directed by Gary Halvorson. It is based on the children's television series Sesame Street and follows Elmo's quest to retrieve his beloved blanket from the Grouchland. The film stars Mandy Patinkin and Vanessa Williams alongside Muppet performers Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Steve Whitmire, and Frank Oz.
Bob McGrath Biography
Robert Emmett McGrath (June 13, 1932 – December 4, 2022) was an American actor, musician, and children's author. He is best known for his role as Bob Johnson, the original human character and music teacher on the educational television series Sesame Street, which he portrayed from 1969 to 2016. Born in Ottawa, Illinois, McGrath had a passion for music from a young age and participated in the Roxy Theater's Amateur Program as a child. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1954, where he was a member of the Men's Glee Club and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. McGrath made significant contributions to children's education through his long-running role on Sesame Street.
On December 30, 2024, Bob McGrath had 185 Wikipedia visits, making him the #16,211 most popular actor online.
