Background
Mazzarino was born Joseph Mazzarino on June 4, 1968.
Mazzarino was born Joseph Mazzarino on June 4, 1968.
He is best known for his roles on Sesame Street as Murray Monster, Stinky the Stinkweed and other Muppets. Mazzarino was also the head writer for the show from 2009 until he left in 2015. When Mazzarino auditioned for Sesame Street, he wrote a sketch called "Colambo" and soon found himself cast in the title role.
Bear in the Big Blue House – Writer ("The Yard Sale" episode)
Elmo"s Christmas Countdown – Writer
Elmopalooza – Writer
Kermit"s Swamp Years – Screenplay Company-Writer
Muppets from Space – Screenplay Company-Writer
Sesame Street – Writer
Sheep in the Big City – Writer
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland – Screenplay Company-Writer
The Upside Down Show – Writer.
Since then, he has been a prominent member of the Sesame Street cast where he performs Horatio the Elephant, Murray Monster, Papa Bear, Stinky the Stinkweed, and various characters.