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Joe Raposo

Bio: Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1937
Birthplace: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Death: Sun, Feb 05 1989
Joe Raposo is 51 years old
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Poster of The Scripted Muppet Caper
The Scripted Muppet Caper
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in The Scripted Muppet Caper as 'Songs, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2025
Poster of Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2021
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 2020
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2012
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! as 'Songs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1997
Poster of Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Getting Ready to Read
Getting Ready to Read
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Getting Ready to Read as 'Music, Songs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1992
Poster of Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Dance Along!
Sesame Street: Dance Along!
Joe Raposo would have been no older than 51 in Sesame Street: Dance Along! as 'Songs'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Madeline
Madeline
Joe Raposo was 51 in Madeline as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1988
Poster of Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
Joe Raposo was 49 in Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1986
Poster of Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Joe Raposo was 48 in Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas
Joe Raposo was 47 in Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas as 'Music, Songs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Joe Raposo was 45 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
Joe Raposo was 45 in The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1982
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Joe Raposo was 44 in The Great Muppet Caper as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother
Joe Raposo was 44 in Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1981
Poster of Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Joe Raposo was 43 in Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1980
Poster of A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Joe Raposo was 42 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street as 'Songs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of Peeping Times
Peeping Times
Joe Raposo was 40 in Peeping Times as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1978
Poster of Halloween Is Grinch Night
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Joe Raposo was 40 in Halloween Is Grinch Night as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Joe Raposo was 40 in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure as 'Original Music Composer, Songs, Lyricist, Music Director, Music Arranger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1977
Poster of Nashville
Nashville
Joe Raposo was 38 in Nashville as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975
Poster of Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch
Joe Raposo was 37 in Out to Lunch as 'Music, Songs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1974
Poster of Maurie
Maurie
Joe Raposo was 36 in Maurie as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1973
Poster of Savages
Savages
Joe Raposo was 35 in Savages as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1972
Poster of The Possession of Joel Delaney
The Possession of Joel Delaney
Joe Raposo was 35 in The Possession of Joel Delaney as 'Music Director, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1972
Poster of Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Joe Raposo was 34 in Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Joe Raposo was 33 in The Great Santa Claus Switch as 'Original Music Composer, Songs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1970
Poster of This Way to Sesame Street
This Way to Sesame Street
Joe Raposo was 32 in This Way to Sesame Street as 'Music Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1969
Poster of Hey Cinderella!
Hey Cinderella!
Joe Raposo was 32 in Hey Cinderella! as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1969
Poster of Run, Run
Run, Run
Joe Raposo was 28 in Run, Run as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Shining Time Station
Shining Time Station
Joe Raposo was 51+ in Shining Time Station as 'Main Title Theme Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1989