Person
Bill Barretta
Actor · Director · Writer· Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA
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Bill Barretta has been performing with the Muppets since 1991, when he performed the body of family father Earl Sinclair on Dinosaurs. He later developed several new characters on Muppets Tonight, including Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama and Bobo the Bear.
Along with having his own Muppet characters, Bill has taken over several of Jim Henson's roles, such as Dr. Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, Mahna Mahna and Swedish Chef, and briefly took over Jerry Nelson's role of Lew Zealand.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
The Muppets
Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice) · 2011
The Happytime Murders
Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice) · 2018
Muppets Most Wanted
Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice) · 2014
Muppet Treasure Island
1996
Muppets from Space
Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice) · 1999
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Pepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef · 2021
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverendposter
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
2020
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf · 2005
Filmography
34 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Muppet Show | Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Pepé the King Prawn (voice) | Film |
| 2026 | Hoppers | Additional Voices (voice) | Film |
| 2026 | The Muppet Show | Consulting Producer | Film |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Pepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef | Film |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2012 | The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala | Pepe / Swedish Chef (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey | Self | Film |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice) | Film |
| 2008 | A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa | Pepe the Prawn / Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Husband Pigeon (voice) | Film |
| 2008 | Studio DC: Almost Live | The Swedish Chef, Pepe the King Prawn, Dr. Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, Bobo the Bear | TV |
| 2006 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time | Louie (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | The Muppets' Wizard of Oz | Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf | Film |
| 2005 | The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo | Pepe the King Prawn | Film |
| 2005 | The Muppets' Wizard of Oz | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Pepe the King Prawn / The Swedish Chef ("Keep Fishin") | Film |
| 2002 | Kermit's Swamp Years | Croaker / Horace D' Fly / Roy the Frog / Turtle #2 (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Co-Producer | Film |
| 2001 | Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story | Thunderdell | TV |
| 2001 | Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story | Executive Producer | TV |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | Film |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice) | Film |
| 1996 | Muppets Tonight | Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard | TV |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | Bear (voice) | Film |
| 1994 | Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake | TV | |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic Theater | Elvis (voice) | Film |
| Tinseltown | Bobby Vegan | Film | |
| Jim Henson's Creature Shop New York City Tour | Bobby Vegan | Film | |
| Tinseltown | Director | Film | |
| Tinseltown | Writer | Film | |
| Tinseltown | Executive Producer | Film |
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