John Tartaglia Charity Work, Events and Causes

Charity biography

John Tartaglia is a former Sesame Street puppeteer, as well as an actor, dancer and producer.

Tartaglia’s Broadway credits include his Tony nominated role in the musical, Avenue Q; the role of Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast; and the role of Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical. His television credits include creating, executive producing and starring in the Disney Channel series Johnny and the Sprites, for which he received an Emmy Award nomination, and still airs around the world. A 10-year veteran of Sesame Street, Tartaglia is one of the youngest puppeteers ever to perform on the show, starting at the age of 16.