11 March 2021, 14:44 Kermit the Frog is undoubtedly one of the most iconic non-human characters of the last 50 years. He's been the defacto leader of the Muppets since their creation in the 1950s. Fast forward to the 2020s, and Kermit is still as popular as ever. Read more: Remembering when Big Bird sang at Jim Henson's funeral, and it was utterly beautifulFrom tea-sipping memes to even appearing on The Masked Singer, Kermit is a true hero. He even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has scored a couple of hit singles in his time. And let's not forget he has one of the best romance stories of all time with Miss Piggy. But where did he come from and who has voiced him over the years?
Who created Kermit the Frog?
Jim Henson with Kermit. Picture: Getty Why is he called Kermit?
Who has voiced Kermit the Frog?
Who is Kermit the Frog voice now?Whitmire voiced him for 27 years, until he was let go by Disney due to "unacceptable business conduct". Matt Vogel has voiced Kermit since July 2017.
Who does Kermit's voice 2021?You're right, Kermit has a new voice (well, if you consider over 4 years old new). This is the voice of Matt Vogel, who is a long time Muppet performer, and also the man currently behind/under Floyd and Uncle Deadly, as well as Big Bird and The Count over on Sesame Street.
Why did the voice of Kermit get fired?The Muppets Studio have said they fired Steve Whitmire, who had voiced Kermit the Frog for 27 years, for "unacceptable business conduct". Last week it was announced Whitmire was to be replaced but no reason was given.
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