Alan Muraoka

Acting

Alan Muraoka

Born August 10, 1962 · Mission Hills, California, USA (age 64)

Alan Muraoka (born August 10, 1962) is an American actor. He plays Alan, the current owner of Hooper's Store, on the television show Sesame Street since 1998. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an LGBTQIA safe-space, community activist center, and educational bridge dedicated to honoring Bayard Rustin through their mission and good works. …

Known For

It Could Happen to YouIt Could Happen to You · 1994
It Could Happen to You
★ 6.71994
MovieComedyDrama
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
Storm on Sesame StreetStorm on Sesame Street · 2026
Storm on Sesame Street
★ 6.82026
MovieFamilyAnimation
As a big storm approaches, Elmo and friends work together to get ready. After it passes, Sesame Street looks different — and everyone pitches in to help.
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationSesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration · 2019
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
★ 9.32019
MovieFamilyMusic
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical TalesSesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales · 2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
MovieFamily
The Knights of Sesame Street are on a quest! Sir Elmo, Sir Abby, and Sir Telly discover a Yogurt-Eating Yodeling Yak when they go on a quest to find things that start with the letter Y. The magical adventures continue when the Shoe Fairy (Neil Patrick Harris) appears and shows Abby and Telly that there are shoes for everyone and everything. But can he find the perfect pair of shoes for Telly? Plus, join Cookie Monster as he discovers the perils of having the "cookie touch!"
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor AdventuresSesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures · 2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
MovieFamily
These words are wild! Join your Sesame Street friends and some very special guests for some outdoor adventures on Sesame Street full of rich vocabulary about the environment around us.
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! · 2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
★ 7.32002
MovieFamily
In the first-ever "Elmo's World" holiday special, Elmo is gearing up to celebrate Christmas. But what present will he give Dorothy, his beloved goldfish? As he searches for an answer, Elmo learns about holidays around the world and discovers the many things that Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa have in common. Finally, Elmo goes to the North Pole, where Santa has some expert advice about the true spirit of Chirstmas - and the perfect gift for Dorothy!
Sesame Street: P is for PrincessSesame Street: P is for Princess · 2010
Sesame Street: P is for Princess
★ 6.02010
MovieFamily
Once upon a time on Sesame Street there lived a fairy in training named Abby Cadabby, and she loved going on all kinds of adventures. She loved playing princess with friends like Rosita, but what happens when a misguided Prince (played by actor Paul Rudd) tries to rescue them? Pretending and the Letter P are the focus of two more stories in this enchanting title that also features fun with Natalie Portman and Elmo in "The Princess and The Elephant."
Once Upon a Sesame Street ChristmasOnce Upon a Sesame Street Christmas · 2016
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
★ 6.62016
MovieFamilyFantasy
This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers · 2012
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
MovieFamily
When Max the Magician (guest star Will Arnett) comes to Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends are excited for a fun magic show! Max makes a scarf appear and cards disappear and Elmo, Big Bird and Rosita are amazed, but Chris points out what Max is really doing is subtraction and addition. This story highlights these math areas and is followed by the rest of a full hour episode complete with additional math and number films as well as favorite segments such as Elmo's World, Murray Had A Little Lamb and The Adventures of Bert and Ernie. Enjoy another full hour of a second math centric story "Hat Day" where Elmo and Zoe have a contest to see who can wear the most hats! Elmo and Zoe must count, estimate and even count by fives. This second story is also followed by the rest of a full hour episode including the spoof "30 Rocks" which has a counting theme. Elmo's World Hats and the classic Pinball Number Count series are bonus extras!

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Sesame Street: See Us Coming TogetherSesame Street: See Us Coming Together · 2021
Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
2021
MovieComedyDrama
It's "Neighbor Day" on Sesame Street and everyone has something special to share! Created for families to watch together, See Us Coming Together is a special that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities as part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing racial justice initiative. The special follows the Sesame Street friends through a community celebration with new friend Ji-Young—a seven-year-old Korean American character performed by Sesame Workshop puppeteer Kathleen Kim. Original music and celebrity guests like actors Simu Liu and Anna Cathcart, comic book artist Jim Lee, chef Melissa King, television personality Padma Lakshmi, and athlete Naomi Osaka round out the celebration!

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