Michael Caine stars as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside The Muppets; Kermit the Frog plays Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy plays Emily Cratchit, and the Great Gonzo plays Charles Dickens in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol‘.
Main cast
- Ebenezer ScroogeMichael CaineMain
- Bob CratchitKermit the Frog (performed by Steve Whitmire)Main
- Emily CratchitMiss Piggy (performed by Frank Oz)Main
- Charles Dickens / NarratorThe Great Gonzo (performed by Dave Goelz)Main
- Rizzo the RatRizzo the Rat (performed by Steve Whitmire)Main
Supporting cast
- Ghost of Christmas PastJessica Fox (puppeteer, performed by Karen Prell)Supp
- Ghost of Christmas PresentJerry Nelson (voice)Supp
- Ghost of Christmas Yet to ComeRob Tygner (puppeteer)Supp
- Young ScroogeRaymond CoulthardSupp
- FezziwigGreat Gonzo (as himself, performed by Dave Goelz)Supp
- Mrs. DilberMiss Piggy (as herself, performed by Frank Oz)Supp
Guest & voice
- BelleMeredith BraunGuest
- Fred (Scrooge’s nephew)Steven MackintoshGuest
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About this cast
Released in 1992, ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, featuring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge and a host of Muppets in key roles. The film follows Scrooge’s transformation from miser to benefactor, with Gonzo narrating as Charles Dickens.
FAQs
Who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge.
Who plays Bob Cratchit in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Bob Cratchit is played by Kermit the Frog, performed by Steve Whitmire.
Who plays Miss Piggy in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Miss Piggy plays Emily Cratchit, performed by Frank Oz.
Who narrates The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Great Gonzo, performed by Dave Goelz, narrates as Charles Dickens.
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol a Disney film?
Yes, it was produced and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
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