What is Joe Raposo's full name?
Joseph Guilherme Raposo
Joe Raposo date of birth:
February 8, 1937
How old was Joe Raposo when died?
51
Where was Joe Raposo born?
Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
When did Joe Raposo die?
February 5, 1989
Where did Joe Raposo die?
Bronxville, New York, USA
Why did Joe Raposo die?
Lymphoma
Joe Raposo body shape:
Average
What color is Joe Raposo's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Joe Raposo's ethnicity?
White
What is Joe Raposo nationality?
American
What is Joe Raposo's occupation?
Songwriter
Joe Raposo claim to fame:
Sesame Street
What genre is Joe Raposo's work?
Jazz, blues
What instruments does Joe Raposo play?
Vocals, keyboards
Short Biography
Joseph Guilherme Raposo, (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was a Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie". He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises such as Halloween Is Grinch Night, Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat.