Bill Barretta
Bill Barretta | |
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Barretta in 2023 | |
| Born | William Barretta Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Relatives | Gene Barretta (brother) |
William Barretta is an American puppeteer, producer, writer, director, and actor, best known for his involvement with the Muppets. Barretta performs the Muppet characters Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear and Johnny Fiama, he also inherited the roles of Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, and Dr. Teeth after Jim Henson’s death in 1990. He originated the role of Louie, Elmo's dad, on Sesame Street.