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 DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982).
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Filmography
all 36
Movies 34
self 3
TV Shows 2
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (2021)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990)
Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting! (1989)
Madeline (1988)
Madeline (1988)
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure (1986)
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. (1986)
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986)
Sesame Street: Play-Along Games & Songs (1986)
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984)
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother (1981)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)
Peeping Times (1978)
Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977)
Nashville (1975)
Out to Lunch (1974)
Julie on Sesame Street (1973)
Maurie (1973)
Savages (1972)
The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972)
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971)
The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)
Hey, Cinderella! (1969)
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
Run, Run (1965)
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GenderMale
Birthday1937-02-08
Deathday1989-02-05 (51 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJoseph Guilherme Raposo
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