Longtime Muppets and “Sesame Street” performer Matt Vogel grew up in Kansas City, Kan. Vogel is the new voice of Kermit the Frog. Vogel photo: Facebook; Kermit photo: File photo A performer ...

Matt Vogel is quickly learning just how difficult being green really is. Muppet fans are having mixed feelings about the voice actor, who officially replaced controversial puppeteer Steve Whitmire … ...

Vogel later became very good at mimicking Big Bird — who is voiced by Caroll Spinney — and his voice started to be used for the character, particularly in the Journey to Ernie segments.

Matt Vogel, the new voice of Kermit the Frog, made his debut after the controversy over former puppeteer Steve Whitmire’s firing — read more.

Matt Vogel, the puppeteer who took over the role of Big Bird last year, talks about being the "best version" of the iconic character he can be: "You really feel the weight of it.

After veteran Henson collaborator Steve Whitmire left the role, Matt Vogel has stepped into to voice the iconic Muppet. First Appearance Of Matt Vogel As The New Kermit The Frog Sound+Vision ...

Matt Vogel from Kansas City, Kansas, took over playing ‘Sesame Street’s’ Big Bird last year. He also voices Kermit the Frog. Vogel will be in town this weekend for the “Sesame Street ...

Performer Matt Vogel will assume the mantle. By Ryan Parker After 27 years, Steve Whitmire will no longer be the voice of Kermit the Frog, a Muppets Studio spokeswoman confirmed to The Hollywood ...