Joe Raposo
Birthday
1937/02/08
Day of death
1989/02/05 (52 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Also know as
Joseph Guilherme 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, ...Read more
Acting
(1986) Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
as Self
(2021) Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)
(1980) Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
(1990) Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
as Self (archive footage)
(1977) Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
(1968) The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
(1961) The Mike Douglas Show
as Self