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Mo Willems

  • Writer
  • Animation Department
  • Producer
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Mo Willems was born on 11 February 1968 in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Sheep in the Big City (2000), Sesame Street (1969) and Caillou the Comedy World Series! (2024). He has been married to Cheryl Willems since 27 September 1997. They have one child.
BornFebruary 11, 1968
BornFebruary 11, 1968
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

    Known for

    Sheep in the Big City (2000)
    Sheep in the Big City
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Caillou the Comedy World Series!
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    • 2024
    Codename: Kids Next Door (2002)
    Codename: Kids Next Door
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Unlimited Squirrels
      • Writer
      • In Production
      • TV Series
    • Cat the Cat's Show the Show Show with YOU the YOU!
      • Writer
      • TV Series
    • Mo Willems in Mo Willems and the Storytime All-Stars: Live at SF Sketchfest! (2024)
      Mo Willems and the Storytime All-Stars: Live at SF Sketchfest!
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • The Pigeon Explains! (2024)
      The Pigeon Explains!
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Caillou the Comedy World Series!
      TV Series
      • created by (creator)
      • 2024
    • Sheep in the Big City (2000)
      Sheep in the Big City
      6.9
      TV Series
      • creator
      • story
      • teleplay ...
      • 2000–2023
    • Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience (2022)
      Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience
      7.6
      TV Special
      • based on the book
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Don't Let The Pigeon Do Storytime (2020)
      Don't Let The Pigeon Do Storytime
      7.7
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2020
    • The Pigeon Has to Go to School! (2019)
      The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2019
    • Nanette's Baguette (2018)
      Nanette's Baguette
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2018
    • That Is Not a Good Idea! (2015)
      That Is Not a Good Idea!
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2015
    • Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (2015)
      Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2015
    • The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (2014)
      The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
      6.8
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2014
    • PogieJoe
      8.3
      TV Series
      • original story
      • 2014
    • Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator! (2013)
      Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2013
    • Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Division (2012)
      Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Division
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2012
    • Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct (2011)
      Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
      Video
      • from the book by
      • 2011

    Animation Department

    • Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (2011)
      Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
      7.6
      Video
      • character designer
      • 2011
    • Sit Down, Shut Up (2009)
      Sit Down, Shut Up
      5.9
      TV Series
      • character designer (uncredited)
      • 2009
    • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • animator
      • 1997–2008
    • Codename: Kids Next Door (2002)
      Codename: Kids Next Door
      7.2
      TV Series
      • additional animation
      • 2004
    • Sheep in the Big City (2000)
      Sheep in the Big City
      6.9
      TV Series
      • character designer
      • 2000–2002
    • Emeril Lagasse in Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001)
      Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Cookbook
      8.2
      Video
      • animator (uncredited)
      • 2001
    • Life
      6.5
      Short
      • animator
      • 1999
    • Attack of the Giant Vulture (1998)
      Attack of the Giant Vulture
      7.3
      Short
      • main title animation
      • 1998
    • Fran Brill, Kevin Clash, and Elmo in Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game (1998)
      Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
      8.3
      Video
      • animator
      • 1998
    • Nick Jr. Network Bumpers (1994)
      Nick Jr. Network Bumpers
      5.9
      TV Series
      • animator
      • 1996–1997
    • Carmen Osbahr, Caroll Spinney, and Big Bird in Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)
      Sesame Street: Quiet Time
      8.2
      Video
      • animator (uncredited)
      • 1997
    • Mike Judge in Beavis and Butt-Head (1993)
      Beavis and Butt-Head
      7.5
      TV Series
      • layout artist
      • 1995–1996
    • Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger (1995)
      Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger
      TV Movie
      • animator
      • 1995
    • Another Bad Day for Philip Jenkins
      5.4
      Short
      • animator
      • ink artist (uncredited)
      • 1994
    • Iddy Biddy Beat Boy
      5.3
      Short
      • animator
      • 1993

    Producer

    • Unlimited Squirrels
      • executive producer
      • In Production
      • TV Series
    • Cat the Cat's Show the Show Show with YOU the YOU!
      • executive producer
      • TV Series
    • Caillou the Comedy World Series!
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2024
    • Sheep in the Big City (2000)
      Sheep in the Big City
      6.9
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • series producer
      • executive producer ...
      • 2000–2023
    • Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience (2022)
      Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience
      7.6
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • The Pigeon Has to Go to School! (2019)
      The Pigeon Has to Go to School!
      Video
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Nanette's Baguette (2018)
      Nanette's Baguette
      Video
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Team Mo (2018)
      Team Mo
      Short
      • producer
      • 2018
    • That Is Not a Good Idea! (2015)
      That Is Not a Good Idea!
      Video
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (2015)
      Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
      Video
      • producer
      • 2015
    • The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (2014)
      The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
      6.8
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2014
    • Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator! (2013)
      Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!
      Video
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Division (2012)
      Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Division
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2012
    • Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct (2011)
      Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2011
    • Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (2011)
      Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
      7.6
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2011
    • Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (2010)
      Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
      6.5
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2010
    • The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! (2010)
      The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
      6.9
      Video
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2010

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • February 11, 1968
      • Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Cheryl WillemsSeptember 27, 1997 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Trix Willems
    • Other works
      Wrote introduction for "The Complete Peanuts: 1969 to 1970" by Charles M. Schulz. Seattle, WA: Fantagraphics Books. ISBN 1560978279
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    FAQ

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    • How old is Mo Willems?
      57 years old
    • When was Mo Willems born?
      February 11, 1968
    • Where was Mo Willems born?
      Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
    • What is Mo Willems's birth name?
      Maurice Charles Willems
    • What is Mo Willems known for?
      Sesame Street, Sheep in the Big City, Codename: Kids Next Door, and Caillou the Comedy World Series!

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