Danny Seagren

American actor and puppeteer (1943–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Daniel Morley Seagren (November 15, 1943 – November 10, 2025) was an American puppeteer and actor.[1]

Born
Daniel Morley Seagren

(1943-11-15)November 15, 1943
DiedNovember 10, 2025(2025-11-10) (aged 81)
Occupations
  • Puppeteer
  • actor
Yearsactive1969–1996
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Danny Seagren
Born
Daniel Morley Seagren

(1943-11-15)November 15, 1943
DiedNovember 10, 2025(2025-11-10) (aged 81)
Occupations
  • Puppeteer
  • actor
Years active1969–1996
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Life and career

Seagren was born in Minneapolis on November 15, 1943, the son of Morley R. Seagren and Carol C. (Linner).[2]

Seagren was notably the first person to portray Spider-Man in the 1970s children's series The Electric Company.[3] He also portrayed the character on Spidey Super Stories.[4] Seagren also portrayed Big Bird on Sesame Street for a number of episodes during the 1960s.[5]

Seagren died on November 10, 2025, at the age of 81.[6]

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