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James J. Kroupa

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BirdBrains Inc. promises to take you on a thrilling adventure, filled with humor, action, and heart. The 30-minute film is a full-scale theatrical production that includes two musical numbers that will teach you about tapping into the power of the four styles. For the first time, you can see the Eagle, Parrot, Dove and Owl styles in action, and discover how you can share some powerful lessons with the people in your organization. This movie is a must-watch for everyone as we are taken along for a day in the life for the ultimate DISC learning experience. See author and personality expert Merrick Rosenberg starring as The Bird Guy and an award-winning cast of puppeteers have starred on Broadway, The Muppets, Sesame Street, and many television shows and movies. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/3U2U2iu Sign up to our newsletter for updates: https://takeflightlearning.com/ About Take Flight Learning: After leading training programs for thousands of small and mid-sized companies, more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100s, non-profit organizations and government agencies, Take Flight Learning reinvented how individuals learn about themselves and the people they encounter. Based on more than two decades of experience with the DISC model, Take Flight Learning is the leading DISC training company in the US. Then, in 2012, Merrick Rosenberg breathed new life into this age-old model by linking the styles to birds in his books, Taking Flight! and The Chameleon. By linking the four styles to Eagles, Parrots, Doves and Owls and redesigning our training programs to be more brain-friendly and practical, Take Flight Learning reimagined the classic DISC model into what it is today.
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James J. Kroupa is known for The Happytime Murders (2018), The Producers (2005) and The Muppets (2011).
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      • 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Bill Barretta, Melissa McCarthy, and Dorien Davies in The Happytime Murders (2018)
    The Happytime Murders
    5.5
    • Puppetry
    • 2018
    Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, and Nathan Lane in The Producers (2005)
    The Producers
    6.4
    • Puppetry(as James Kroupa)
    • 2005
    Amy Adams, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Jason Segel, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, Rowlf, Eric Jacobson, and The Muppets in The Muppets (2011)
    The Muppets
    7.1
    • Art Department
    • 2011
    Jasmine Guy, Pam Arciero, Anthony Asbury, Bertice Berry, Tyler Bunch, Kim Carrell, Emilio Delgado, David Matthew Feldman, Alison Fraser, Denyce Graves, Karen Evans Kandel, James J. Kroupa, Peter Linz, Adrian Martinez, Kathryn Mullen, Fred Newman, Chris Phillips, Caroll Spinney, Matt Vogel, Ruth Westheimer, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Jennifer Barnhart, Tim Lagasse, Heather Asch, BJ Guyer, Paul McGinnis, Trevor Heins, Misha Gonz-Cirkl, Richard O'Connor, Scott Dodson, Richard Zhuravenko, Charles Reese, Joe James, Stephen Scott Scarpulla, Brynn Williams, Brianna Montgomery, Nicole Brown, and Makeeba Mooncycle in Between the Lions (1999)
    Between the Lions
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Walter Pigeon (2001)
    • 1999

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    • Live Long
      • Ivy
      • Completed
      • Short
      • 2025
    • BirdBrains, Inc. (2023)
      BirdBrains, Inc.
      10
      Short
      • Iko
      • 2023
    • Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar (2013)
      Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar
      TV Movie
      • Beauregard
      • 2013
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Lovey
      • Additional Muppet Performer
      • Muppet Performer ...
      • 1983–2012
    • Tom Chapin and Amy Miles in Lomax: The Hound of Music (2008)
      Lomax: The Hound of Music
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Clark the Flea
      • 2008
    • Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, and Eric Jacobson in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)
      A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Additional Muppets (voice, as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2008
    • Ready for School (2007)
      Ready for School
      8.3
      Video
      • 2007
    • Kevin Clash, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Peter Linz, Matt Vogel, and Andy Hayward in Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007)
      Kids' Favorite Country Songs
      8.8
      Video
      • Muppet Performer (voice, as James Kroupa)
      • 2007
    • John Tartaglia in Johnny and the Sprites (2005)
      Johnny and the Sprites
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Seymour (voice, as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2007
    • Sesame Beginnings: Beginning Together (2006)
      Sesame Beginnings: Beginning Together
      8.8
      Video
      • 2006
    • Sesame Beginnings: Make Music Together (2006)
      Sesame Beginnings: Make Music Together
      7.4
      Video
      • 2006
    • Tyler Bunch, Vicki Eibner, Peter Linz, and Noel MacNeal in Bear in the Big Blue House (1997)
      Bear in the Big Blue House
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Otto
      • Jeremiah Tortoise
      • Doc Owl ...
      • 1997–2006
    • Nicole Sullivan and Stephen Colbert in Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet (2005)
      Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet
      8.5
      Video
      • 2005
    • Fran Brill, Kevin Clash, and Caroll Spinney in Sesame Street: Friends to the Rescue (2005)
      Sesame Street: Friends to the Rescue
      8.8
      Video
      • Muppet Performer (voice, as James Kroupa)
      • 2005
    • Kevin Clash and Eric Jacobson in Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004)
      Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
      8.3
      Video
      • Ernie (assistant) (voice, as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2004
    • Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, and Eric Jacobson in Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004)
      Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
      6.4
      Video
      • Segment Muppet Performer (as James Kroupa)
      • 2004

    Puppetry

    • Helpsters (2019)
      Helpsters
      6.8
      TV Series
      • puppet builder
      • 2019–2021
    • Bill Barretta, Melissa McCarthy, and Dorien Davies in The Happytime Murders (2018)
      The Happytime Murders
      5.5
      • additional puppet performer
      • puppet fabricator: For Jim Henson's Creature Shop (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2018
    • Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar (2013)
      Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar
      TV Movie
      • puppet captain
      • 2013
    • Sesame Street: Fairy Tale Fun! (2013)
      Sesame Street: Fairy Tale Fun!
      9.0
      Video
      • puppet designer (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2013
    • Matthew Lillard, Dee Bradley Baker, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Grey DeLisle, John Rhys-Davies, and Frank Welker in Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013)
      Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
      5.2
      Video
      • puppet builder (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2013
    • John Tartaglia in Johnny and the Sprites (2005)
      Johnny and the Sprites
      7.0
      TV Series
      • puppet builder
      • puppeteer (as Jim Kroupa, as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2007
    • Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, and Nathan Lane in The Producers (2005)
      The Producers
      6.4
      • puppeteer: pigeons (as James Kroupa)
      • 2005
    • Greg the Bunny (2005)
      Greg the Bunny
      7.7
      TV Series
      • puppet builder (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2005
    • The Backyardigans (2004)
      The Backyardigans
      7.1
      TV Series
      • puppet builder
      • 2004
    • Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
      Chappelle's Show
      8.8
      TV Series
      • puppeteer (segment "Knee High Park", as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2004
    • Jim Cummings and John Fiedler in The Book of Pooh (2001)
      The Book of Pooh
      6.3
      TV Series
      • puppeteer (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2002
    • Jasmine Guy, Pam Arciero, Anthony Asbury, Bertice Berry, Tyler Bunch, Kim Carrell, Emilio Delgado, David Matthew Feldman, Alison Fraser, Denyce Graves, Karen Evans Kandel, James J. Kroupa, Peter Linz, Adrian Martinez, Kathryn Mullen, Fred Newman, Chris Phillips, Caroll Spinney, Matt Vogel, Ruth Westheimer, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Jennifer Barnhart, Tim Lagasse, Heather Asch, BJ Guyer, Paul McGinnis, Trevor Heins, Misha Gonz-Cirkl, Richard O'Connor, Scott Dodson, Richard Zhuravenko, Charles Reese, Joe James, Stephen Scott Scarpulla, Brynn Williams, Brianna Montgomery, Nicole Brown, and Makeeba Mooncycle in Between the Lions (1999)
      Between the Lions
      7.2
      TV Series
      • puppet (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 2000
    • Tyler Bunch, Vicki Eibner, Peter Linz, and Noel MacNeal in Bear in the Big Blue House (1997)
      Bear in the Big Blue House
      6.9
      TV Series
      • puppeteer (as Jim Kroupa)
      • 1997–1998
    • Groundling Marsh (1997)
      Groundling Marsh
      7.4
      TV Series
      • puppet designer (uncredited)
      • 1997–1998
    • Eureeka's Castle (1989)
      Eureeka's Castle
      7.3
      TV Series
      • puppet designer
      • puppet design and construction (as Jim Kroupa, as Jim Kroupa)
      • 1990–1995

    Writer

    • Eureeka's Castle (1989)
      Eureeka's Castle
      7.3
      TV Series
      • special material
      • additional material
      • 1990–1995

    Additional Crew

    • Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (2022)
      Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
      7.9
      TV Series
      • muppet designer
      • 2022–2024
    • Sesame Street (1969)
      Sesame Street
      8.1
      TV Series
      • muppet designer
      • 2012
    • Tom Selleck, Lily Tomlin, Alice Dinnean, Shari Lewis, Noel MacNeal, Bob West, Lamb Chop, Philip D. Garcia, and Wenqian Wan in Barney & Friends (1992)
      Kids for Character
      7.6
      Video
      • muppet designer
      • 1996

    Videos5

    Wubbulous World of Dr. Suess
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    Wubbulous World of Dr. Suess
    Muppets from Space
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    Muppets from Space
    Muppets from Space
    Trailer 0:30
    Muppets from Space
    Muppets from Space
    Trailer 0:58
    Muppets from Space
    Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar
    Trailer 4:15
    Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar
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