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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

7.420151h 30mMovieDocumentary

A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.

DirectorsDave LaMattina·Chad N. Walker

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, New Zealand, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Dave LaMattina

CSCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Self
JCJoan Ganz Cooney
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Self
EDEmilio Delgado
Emilio Delgado
Self
SMSonia Manzano
Sonia Manzano
Self
BMBob McGrath
Bob McGrath
Self
MVMatt Vogel
Matt Vogel
Self
NS
Norman Stiles
Self
JSJon Stone
Jon Stone
Self
FBFran Brill
Fran Brill
Self
RORoscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman
Self

More from Caroll Spinney · Lead actor

Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969 · 7.1
The West Wing
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1999 · 8.3
Scrubs
Scrubs
2001 · 8.2
Portlandia
Portlandia
2011 · 6.9
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
1976 · 8.0
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009 · 6.2
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979 · 7.2
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
1993 · 7.0
Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
1999
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 · 6.9
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More from Jim Henson · Co-star actor

Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969 · 7.1
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
1983 · 7.3
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
1976 · 8.0
Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
1983 · 8.4
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
1986 · 7.3
The Muppets
The Muppets
2011 · 6.7
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
2002 · 5.5
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948 · 8.0
The Muppet Movie
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1979 · 7.2
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2026 · 7.0
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2020 · 9.0
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2014
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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story?

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, New Zealand and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story on Netflix?

No, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story for free?

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.