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Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991): Cast

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Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake is a 1991 film directed by Jon Stone, starring Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Charles. It runs 1 hour.

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Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991) movie poster
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Jon Stone
After the credits
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The story

What Is Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake About?

The premise of Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake without spoilers.

Produced for PBS’s pledge‑drive season, the special follows Big Bird and Snuffy as they celebrate Big Bird’s birthday at a roller‑skating rink. Meanwhile, Cookie Monster battles the urge to devour Big Bird’s cake, diverting his craving by gobbling everything else on the street. Guest stars include Bo Jackson, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Charles.

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Cast & crew

Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake Cast

Robin Williams leads the cast, with Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Charles. Directed by Jon Stone; 22 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jon Stone

More films directed by Jon Stone: Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street, Sesame Street: Elmo’s World: All about Faces, Sesame Street: Quiet Time and Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree.

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Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake?

Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake?

Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake was directed by Jon Stone.

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Who is in the cast of Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake?

Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake stars Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Charles, among 22 credited actors.

Does Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake have a post-credit scene?

No. Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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