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Bill Barretta was born in Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States on June 19, 1964. Bill Barretta is credited as a voice actor, puppeteer and film producer. That works out to 62 years old in 2026.
My Take
Bill Barretta is one of those artists whose voice you know intimately even if his name draws a blank. Behind Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo, the Swedish Chef and Rowlf stands a craftsman who has quietly carried the Muppet legacy for decades as performer, director and producer. What I admire most is his willingness to vanish into the puppet, letting the character be loved while he stays in the shadows. That kind of selfless artistry is rare. From an ordinary Pennsylvania town, he built characters that live rent-free in millions of childhoods, and I respect that immensely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Barretta
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・バレッタ
- Reading
- びる・ばれった
- Born
- June 19, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / puppeteer / film producer / actor / film director
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Barretta born?
Born June 19, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Bill Barretta from?
Bill Barretta is from Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Bill Barretta do?
Bill Barretta works as voice actor, puppeteer, film producer, actor, film director.
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