Why does Kermit the Frog have a name page

I just noticed that Kermit the Frog has a name page. Shouldn't these credits be listed under the performer that performed and voiced the character?

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eboy

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5 years ago

Yes. But IMDb probably has some different ideas about this.

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Michelle

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5 years ago

Hi Adrian -

To clarify, animals and inanimate objects (i.e., Wilson the Volleyball, Kermit the Frog) can be listed on the site with a name page as an actor/actress if they appear in title credits as cast members on a title.

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adrian

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Kermit is none of those. He's a puppet. Any time he appears, he has a puppeteer and a voice. He should not have a name page. These appearance need to move to the performer's page.

I didn't look through all the Kermit the Frog credits but the one I was watching, he is not credited that way. In the movie Follow that Bird, Jim Henson is credited as Kermit but there is an uncredited appearance for Kermit the Frog. That's just wrong.

All of Kermit the Frog credit needs to be moved to the actual performer who performed Kermit the Frog.

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Michelle

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4 years ago

Hi Adrian -

Apologies for the delay in responding. To clarify further, when an inanimate object (such as a puppet) is credited on-screen and is featured as a performer on a title, we will allow a name page listing and the listing of the applicable credits, separate from the puppeteer/animator.

Regarding "Follow that bird" (one of my childhood favorites!), as Kermit appears on-screen as a performer (playing himself) but is not credited on-screen, this is why we are accepting of the 'uncredited" listing.

I hope this helps clarify.

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adrian

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@Michelle

It doesn't really clarify things for me. Kermit the Frog, the puppet, never appears onscreen without an associate puppeteer and vocal artist. This person should be credited, not the puppet.

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