num_pages: 210
description: With his instantly recognizable face, Roscoe Orman has become the personification of the perfect male friend and father figure while performing the roll of Gordon Robinson on Sesame Street for more than thirty-two years. He is an experienced performing artist who provides an exemplary model in his television role, its influence evident by the recognition and love he sees on the faces of all who recognize him (even when he’s not with Big Bird or Oscar).At the same time, he has also made significant contributions to Black Theater in America and continues to practice his craft in live theater performances, most recently in The Confessions of Steppin Fetchit. Sesame Street Evolution of an Actor traces a lifetime of performances, punctuated by the events and movements that define the decades in between.While cast in these roles, Orman has come into contact with many celebrities with whom he has established friendships. Sesame Street Dad pictures a number of these artists, either in their appearances on Sesame Street or on other occasions. He is quick to credit Sesame Street Workshop, a confluence of amazingly dedicated and talented television writers, producers, actors, puppeteers and behind-the-scenes people who have contributed to the long-lived popularity of this amazing program.Roscoe Orman has lived a most enviable life, achieving success both personally and professionally. This book leaves a legacy of his work and constitutes a tribute to all of those who worked with him in the early years and who continue to influence his work.
language: English
title: Sesame Street Dad: Evolution of an Actor
titlecomplete: Sesame Street Dad: Evolution of an Actor
genres: Nonfiction, Biography
ratings_count: 20
publisher: Inkwater Press