He is an actor and director, known for Muppets Most Wanted (2014), The Muppets (2011) and Sesame Street (1969). In episode 305, Floyd was chosen to appear in the Muppets performance of "Camelot", in a role that Floyd wasn't too thrilled to be playing. He first appeared in the 1975 pilot The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. Matthew James "Matt" Vogel is an American puppeteer, director, and singer, who has taken over most of Jerry Nelson's Muppet characters by the recommendation of Nelson himself. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. Jerry Nelson uses a deeper voice for Floyd on this song, perhaps to accentuate the vocal bass parts. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", along with a green hat, though he sometimes wore the Muppet Show's signature purple tux as well. The Muppet Show Floyd Pepper / Announcer / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Pops / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Pig / Robin / Camilla / House / Uncle Deadly / Whatnot / Baskerville the Hound / Jerry / Slim Wilson / Chickens / Herman / Quongo / Sgt. Sparks fly when Kermit and Miss Piggy pretend that they are back together for the sake of Kermit's impressionable nephew Robin. One of the more vocal band members, Floyd's hip sarcasm is often directed at other Muppet Show regulars, particularly Miss Piggy. In one scene in Rocky Mountain Holiday, he and John Denver went fishing, and sang "Gone Fishin'" together. He has been married to Kelly C. McDonnell since August 31, 1997. The Muppet Show pilot and Season 1 (1975 - 1977) The first Floyd Pepper puppet closely adheres to Michael Frith's original design (seen below). Matt Vogel is the voice of Floyd Pepper in The Muppets. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice. Franchise: Muppets. In episode 506, Floyd portrayed the role of the Caterpillar in the Muppets performance of Alice in Wonderland. Matt Vogel was born on October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA as Matthew James Vogel. SHOW COMMENTS (0) VOICE COMPARES. 2010: Queen + The Muppets: "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Won both the Webby Award and the People's Voice Award for "Best Music Video" and "Best Viral Video." Floyd Pepper VOICE. "Blackbird" is a song first recorded by The Beatles, and subsequently covered by many artists. He first appeared in the 1975 pilot The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. Floyd is the sarcastic bass player for the Muppets' Electric Mayhem Band. Jerry Nelson is the voice of Floyd Pepper in The Muppet Movie. This is an unofficial site. Floyd Pepper. He has also taken over the puppetry of Jerry's most famous character, Count von Count, but Jerry is still providing the voice. - Share your reason with the rest of the community. With Lynda Carter, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt. Matthew J. "Mr. Bassman" is sung by Floyd Pepper and Scooter, and backed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, on episode 124 of The Muppet Show. All logos, images, video and audio clips pertaining to actors, characters and related indicia belong to their respective © and ™ owners. In episode 123, Floyd led the band in quitting because they didn't like the theme song. Eren Ozker - The Muppet Show Season 1 (1976-1977) 2. Shows: MasterChef Junior, The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, The Tale of the Bunny Picnic. TV Show: The Muppets Franchise: Muppets However, Kermit did not like this new theme (Fugue for Frog), and it was never explained on the show how Kermit was able to get the band to stay. He has also been involved in the plot of a few episodes. Sgt. ***I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE FOOTAGE USED IN THIS VIDEO***Comparing the voices of Jerry Nelson's, John Kennedy's, and Matt Vogel's Floyd character One of the more vocal band members, Floyd's hip sarcasm is often directed at … His original outfit was a suit similar to the ones worn by The Beatles on their album "Sgt. ... Big Bird and more. In The Muppet Movie, he introduced each member of the band to Kermit and Fozzie. On August 7th 2016 at Outside Lands, in an interview with Fuse host and reporter Katie van Buren, Floyd stated his age as 43 years old. Audio The Muppet Show (1977) Mahna Mahna/Mr. Richard Hunt - Cher (1975); from The Muppet Show Season 2 (1977) to Muppets On Location: Days of Swine and Roses (1991) 3. Floyd was also very active in the Muppet movies and specials. Franchise: Muppets. One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! He performed the lead vocals for many songs as Floyd of the Electric Mayhem, Little Jerry of Little Jerry and the Monotones, Slim Wilson of Lubbock Lou and his Jughuggers, and a number of Anything Muppet bands. He also worked on "The Muppets" series, voicing Floyd Pepper, Uncle Deadly and other characters. Floyd Pepper (voice) However, Frank Oz failed his draft physical, but since Nelson had just gotten his job, Oz chose to take some time off from performing and thereby allow Nelson to stay on with the Muppets. However, ever since joining Sesame Street in 1996, he has become most familiar for his work as Caroll Spinney's Sesame Street understudy for Big Bird for the "Journey to Ernie" segments, several street scenes & other appearances whenever Caroll Spinney is unavailable. Voiced most times by Jerry Nelson. Images of the Floyd Pepper voice actors from the Muppets franchise. Since the Muppets' 2009 appearance at the D23 Expo, he regularly wears a jacket resembling his original outfit, with round gold buttons replacing the gold-threaded sling design on his chest. Who do you think has been the best from these Floyd Pepper voice actors? Comparison of the voice actors who have been the voice of Floyd Pepper with sound clips and images. He's also taken over Jerry Nelson's characters, by the recommendation of Nelson himself. The design notes mention "lenticular eyes", an effect that was only used in one shot during the "Love Ya to Death" musical number in The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence.In the first season of The Muppet Show, Floyd retains his original Sgt. In episode 316, when the annoyed Statler and Waldorf left their box, Floyd and Janice took place on the balcony and made reflexions during the show instead of the two old codgers. Floyd and Janice also introduced a selection of Muppet music clips together in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years. 2002: It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Robin the Frog / Statler / Floyd Pepper / Announcer / Crazy Harry / Pops: 2002: Kermit's Swamp Years as Statler (voice): 2002: Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage): 2002: I Love Muppets as Himself / Sgt. Vogel is, as of 2008, the voice of Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, & Camilla the Chicken. Floyd Pepper is the bass player for the Electric Mayhem band on The Muppet Show. Directed by Peter Harris. In episode 407, when Dudley Moore decided to have a music-making robot, M.A.M.M.A., provide the music for the show, the band was against this, and Floyd did most of the talking for the band. https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Floyd_Pepper?oldid=1348796. Fran Brill - The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975), Muppet Meeting Films (1975), Episode 108: Paul Williams (1976, \"Silence\" poe… He has also performed various Anything Muppets & CGI characters on "Elm… FRANCHISE RELATED. Matt Vogel is the voice of Floyd Pepper in Muppets Most Wanted. Several Muppets don costumes and try to learn how to become superheroes themselves with disastrous results, but Piggy herself impressively performs as "Wonder Pig" in honor of this episode's guest star. Floyd uses a similar voice to perform "Ain't Misbehavin'." Upcoming, new, and past Matt Vogel movies, TV shows, TV movies, appearances, specials, and more -- plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Movie: Muppets Most Wanted Franchise: Muppets On The Muppet Show, Floyd regularly appeared backstage and interacted with characters outside of The Electric Mayhem. Floyd Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / 80's Robot / Lew Zealand / Uncle Deadly / Roowlf / Crazy Harry (voice), Constantine / Floyd Pepper / Sweetums / Pops / Robin / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / 80's Robot / Camilla / Uncle Deadly (voice) Performed by Jerry Nelson (1975–2003; 2008), John Kennedy (2005–2006), Matt Vogel (2008–present) Floyd Pepper is the bassist and backup singer. Directed by Bill Barretta. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. They have five children. Veterans Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem keep on rockin’. Jerry Nelson is the voice of Floyd Pepper in John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together. Muppet Show episodes that didn't feature main characters, Studio DC Hosted by Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular, Muppets on Location: Days of Swine and Roses, The Muppet Show Comic Book: The Treasure of Peg-Leg Wilson, Muppets Meet the Classics: The Phantom of the Opera. The Muppet Show: Scooter, Floyd Pepper & Dr. Teeth And The Electric Mayhem - "Mr Bassman" Anybody agree? Floyd Pepper is a supporting character from Jim Henson's massive Muppets franchise. Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Sgt. David Rudman - Studio DC Hosted by Dylan and Cole Sprouse (2008) to presentAlternate Performers 1. However, after the performance, the band took a vote and decided that Fozzie was no longer hip, and Floyd took Fozzie's shades away. In a Muppetism and a number of other later productions (including the French produced Muppets TV), he wore a blue jacket and a brown hat. Floyd Pepper and John Denver sing together at the Grammy Awards in 1983. and The … Floyd later told Kermit that the band would stay if he wrote the theme song. Matt Vogel, Actor: Muppets Most Wanted. Floyd Pepper. Jerry Nelson first worked with Jim Henson in 1965 when Frank Oz got drafted and Henson needed somebody to perform the right hand of Rowlf on The Jimmy Dean Show. It was also used in Muppets Most Wanted, although Floyd still regularly appears in his gold-button outfit in promotional material. Frequently paired with Janice, Floyd also has a certain influence on Animal, or at least as much as anyone can. Floyd is the sarcastic bass player for the Muppets' Electric Mayhem Band. For his appearance on The Muppets, a replica of his original outfit was created. Floyd Pepper (voice) Richard Hunt Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice) "Matt" Vogel II (b. October 6th, 1970) is an accomplished puppeteer in his own right. Performing on The Muppet Show. Rooster / Cow / Cowboy / Dr. Strangepork / Fleet Scribbler / Frog / Loud Woman / Miss Mousey / Old … TV Show: The Muppet Show Franchise: Muppets I really think the performer box should say "Jerry Nelson (1975-2005; 2008)" & "Matt Vogel (2008-present)". Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and he lists his musical influences as including Fats Waller, Fats Domino, Minnesota Fats and David “Fathead” Newman….[1]. With Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson. John Kennedy. Floyd Pepper (voice) Steve Whitmire Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Statler (voice) Performing on The Muppets Go to the Movies. Floyd Pepper is a supporting character from Jim Henson's massive Muppets franchise. Vogel has been doing voice work for some time, too. With Camilla taking up all of Gonzo's time, Pepe and Rizzo audition a replacement wingman. Main Performers 1. In episode 201, Floyd was very active backstage, as the band decided to make Fozzie Bear an honorary hip person because he planned on making "Lullaby of Birdland" the closing number, and he gave Fozzie a pair of shades for being hip. Floyd Pepper is the bass player for the Electric Mayhem band on The Muppet Show. Movie: The Muppet Movie. Matt's voiced Floyd in, probably, more than enough Muppet specials to be included in the box. WTDP? Floyd Pepper / T.R. Original concept sketch by Michael Frith. In his red jacket, which he began wearing in 1980, Back to the roots, in an outfit resembling his original attire, In a replica of his original outfit, recreated for. During the last season of The Muppet Show, Floyd switched to a red jacket and varying shirt colors. Comments Add a Comment. Created on Jun 19 2018. I Don't Have A Reason / I'll Add One Later. Floyd Pepper. Number of Comparisons: 3Franchise: Muppets TV Show: John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together Franchise: Muppets Jerry Nelson is the voice of Floyd Pepper in The Muppet Show. At a Museum of Television and Radio seminar in 1992, performer Jerry Nelson said: Floyd's costume and last name are a reference to the Beatles' album Sgt. They just appeared in the next episode, as if there was never any conflict at all. Floyd Pepper Lew Zealand Crazy Harry Camilla the Chicken Dr. Strangepork Snowth Sweetums (voice) Live show at the Hollywood Bowl, Sept. 8–10 2018 The Muppets Take the O2: Kermit the Frog Uncle Deadly Floyd Pepper Lew Zealand Crazy Harry Camilla the Chicken Dr. Strangepork Sweetums (voice) Live show at the O2, Jul. Some of Floyd's songs include "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "New York State of Mind". November 7, 2011. whatsthatdudeplay.com. Exclusive: Mayhem Returns! In picture books such as The Case of the Missing Mother, or certain installments of the Muppet comic strip, Floyd is practically Animal's keeper, pulling his chain and looking after him. Number of Comparisons: 3. Listen to all the actors who have voiced Floyd Pepper and vote for your favorite. Sgt. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 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