Rizzo the Rat
Rizzo the Rat is a Muppet character from the sketch comedy television series The Muppet Show, created and originally performed by Steve Whitmire until 2016.
| Rizzo the Rat | |
|---|---|
| The Muppets character | |
Rizzo in A Tail of Two Piggies episode of The Muppets | |
| First appearance | The Muppet Show (episode 418; 1980) |
| Created by | Steve Whitmire Jim Henson |
| Voiced by | Ben Diskin (Muppet Babies) |
| Performed by | Steve Whitmire (1980–2016) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Muppet rat |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | American |
He is a fictional rat who appeared on The Muppet Show and numerous films, with a starring role in the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol.
The character is particularly associated with Gonzo the Great, with the two sharing a double act since 1992. Whitmire based the character on Ratso Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy and performed him until 2016.
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