Statler and Waldorf
Muppet characters / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Statler and Waldorf?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about two Muppets. For the Muppet webshow, see Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony. For the electronic music duo, see Statler & Waldorf (musicians).
Statler and Waldorf are a pair of Muppet characters from the sketch comedy television series The Muppet Show, best known for their cantankerous opinions and shared penchant for heckling. The two elderly men first appeared in The Muppet Show in 1975, where they consistently jeered the entirety of the cast and their performances from their box seats.
Quick Facts First appearance, Created by ...
Statler and Waldorf | |
---|---|
The Muppets characters | |
First appearance | The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975)[1] |
Created by | Jim Henson Bonnie Erickson |
Performed by | Statler: Richard Hunt (1976–1991) Jerry Nelson (1975, 1992–2003) Steve Whitmire (2002–2016) Peter Linz (2017–present) Waldorf: Jim Henson (1975–1990) Dave Goelz (1992–present) |
In-universe information | |
Alias | Waldorf: P. Fenton Cosgrove, Uncle Waldorf, Robert Marley, Wally-D, Willy R Statler: Uncle Statler, Jacob Marley, StatCat, Alan D |
Species | Muppet humans |
Gender | Males |
Occupation | Hecklers |
Spouse | Waldorf: Astoria (ex-wife) Statler: Unnamed wife |
Nationality | American |
Close
Created by Jim Henson, the characters have been performed by numerous puppeteers, including Henson, in a variety of films and television productions within the Muppet franchise. Statler and Waldorf are named after two landmark New York City hotels, the Statler Hilton and the Waldorf-Astoria.