Martin P. Robinson

Martin P. Robinson (born March 9, 1954) is an American puppeteer best known for his work on Sesame Street. For over 40 years, he has performed beloved characters such as Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Slimey the Worm. Robinson also designed, built, and performed the Audrey II puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. His talent extends beyond Sesame Street, as he has portrayed Riff the Cat and Clef the dad on Allegra's Window, worked as an animatronic puppeteer for Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even performed as the Cat in the Hat in The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Robinson grew up in Milwaukee and later graduated from Brookfield East High School.