Is Steve Whitmire Jewish?

Steve Whitmire is an American puppeteer and voice actor renowned for his work with The Muppets and Sesame Street. He is best known for performing Kermit the Frog and Ernie for several decades.

Steve Whitmire was born on September 24, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia. He developed an early interest in puppetry and idolized Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets.

Whitmire has kept much of his personal life private, but it is known that he is married to Melissa Whitmire. He has often expressed his passion for puppetry and his admiration for Jim Henson.

Steve Whitmire joined The Jim Henson Company in 1978 and quickly became a key performer. He took over the roles of Kermit the Frog and Ernie after Jim Henson's passing, continuing to bring these beloved characters to life for over 25 years.

Whitmire's notable achievements include performing iconic characters like Kermit the Frog and Ernie, as well as contributing to major productions such as "The Muppet Christmas Carol" and "Muppets Most Wanted."

In 2017, Steve Whitmire was controversially dismissed from his role as Kermit the Frog by The Muppets Studio, leading to a public dispute over his departure.

Apart from his work as Kermit and Ernie, Whitmire has also created and performed several other characters, including Rizzo the Rat and Wembley Fraggle from "Fraggle Rock."