Joe Raposo

Personal Info

Know For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

1937-02-08 (52 years old)

Deathday

1989-02-05

Place of Birth

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Joe Raposo

Biography

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the De...

Acting

2021

1980

Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?

as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)

1976

Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure

as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)

Production

1975

Nashville

as Music

1972

1974

Out to Lunch

as Songs

1974

Out to Lunch

as Music

1972

Savages

as Original Music Composer

1978

1972

The Possession of Joel Delaney

as Original Music Composer

1976

Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure

as Original Music Composer

1988

Madeline

as Original Music Composer

1981

The Great Muppet Caper

as Original Music Composer

1965

Run, Run

as Music

1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

as Original Music Composer

1970

The Great Santa Claus Switch

as Original Music Composer

2020

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate

as Original Music Composer

1969

This Way to Sesame Street

as Music Director

1969

Hey Cinderella!

as Original Music Composer

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