Noel MacNeal

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Noel MacNeal
MacNeal at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2023
Born	(1961-09-15) September 15, 1961 (age 63) Harlem, New York, U.S.
Occupations	Puppeteer director writer actor singer
Years active	1983–present
Spouse	Susan Elia ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	1

Noel MacNeal (born September 15, 1961), sometimes credited as Edward Noel MacNeal, is an American puppeteer, actor, director, and writer best known as the performer of Bear on Bear in the Big Blue House. He also starred as Kako on Oobi, Leon MacNeal on The Puzzle Place and as Magellan on Eureeka's Castle. Since 2014, MacNeal has served as resident puppeteer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, portraying puppet characters such as Mr. Nutterbutter.