He plays one of the most recognizable characters in television history. He was mentored by the great Jim Henson. He has more daytime Emmys than most TV actors accrue in a lifetime. And yet, most days, he walks around the world, completely unrecognized by his fans. His name is Kevin Clash, and he is the subject of a new award-winning documentary called “Being Elmo,” which is currently in limited release. Clash brought the world’s most famous little red monster to The Takeaway’s studio for a conversation about how he rose up from his humble beginnings to play one of television’s most beloved characters.
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