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Ryan Dillon
Acting
Born: May 25, 1988
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Ryan Dillon (born May 25, 1988) is an American puppeteer who has played Elmo since 2013, replacing Kevin Clash. Dillon had previously worked as an ensemble muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company since 2005. He also played Cooper and Paul Ball, for the interactive series Sesame Street TV for Xbox Kinect, and appeared on all four seasons of the new CBeebies and co-production of Sesame Street, The Furchester Hotel, as Elmo.
Known For

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
as Elmo

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Don Music / Elmo / Lefty the Salesman / ... (voice)

The Monster at the End of This Story
as Elmo (voice)

Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
as Elmo (voice)

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
as Elmo

Sesame Street
as Elmo (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
as Elmo (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Super Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street: The Magical Wand Chase
as Elmo