Frankie Cordero is a performer and puppet builder who has performed ensemble and right-handing work for Sesame Street, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float for several non-consecutive years, the video Music Works Wonders, Families Stand Together, and seasons 46 on. In 2017, he began performing recurring character Rudy. He also serves as the US performer for Zeerak of Baghch-e-Simsim.