Danny Seagren
American actor and puppeteer (1943–2025)
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Daniel Morley Seagren (November 15, 1943 – November 10, 2025) was an American puppeteer and actor.[1]
Born
November 15, 1943
Daniel Morley Seagren
November 15, 1943
DiedNovember 10, 2025 (aged 81)
Occupations
- Puppeteer
- actor
Yearsactive1969–1996
Danny Seagren | |
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| Born | Daniel Morley Seagren November 15, 1943 |
| Died | November 10, 2025 (aged 81) |
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| Years active | 1969–1996 |
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]