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Noel MacNeal

Noel MacNeal

Acting1961Harlem, New York, USA

Biography

Noel MacNeal (born September 15, 1961), sometimes credited as Noel McNeal or Edward Noel MacNeal, is an American puppeteer, actor, director and writer of children's television who has performed since the early 1980s. He was the voice and puppeteer of Bear on Bear in the Big Blue House. He also starred as Kako on Oobi, Leon MacNeal on The Puzzle Place and as Magellan on Eureeka's Castle. He is also the resident puppeteer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, portraying puppet characters such as "Mr. Nutterbutter".

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Acting History

Future
Eureeka's Castle
TVas Magellan, Webster26 eps
2025
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
TVas Dr. Madness (voice)1 eps
2020
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
TVas Puppeteer / Jeff / Mascot / Unicorn Puppeteer / Mr. Nutterbutter / Totes McGoats / Polar Bear, Cat Puppeteer / Funky Monkey / Puppeteer / Voice Over (voice) / Dog Paws Puppeteer1 eps
2018
The Muppets Take The O2
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TVas Puppeteer #11 eps
2010
30 Rock
TVas Puppeteer1 eps
2009
Old Dogs
as Muppet
2008
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as Sweetums / Additional Muppets (voice)
Studio DC: Almost Live
TVas Sweetums, Bear
2007
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Additional Muppet (voice)
1995
The Puzzle Place
TVas Leon MacNeal (voice)
1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Additional Muppet Performer(voice)
1990
The Cosby Show
TVas Cheese (voice)1 eps
1988
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/15/1961(64 years old)
Place of Birth
Harlem, New York, USA