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A look back at the man behind Big Bird, as he turns 82.
Famous address
From the beginning
Peck on the beak
Double duty
Trash talking
Behind the scenes
Before donning the 8-foot-tall costume, Spinney is equipped with a chest monitor and ear pieces so he can coordinate his movements.
Avid artist
Spinney sketched this piece as a baby gift for Jenna, when she was expecting her second child.
The original birdman
Spinney is seen walking around the set as half man, half bird.
By the book
Comforting voice
Spinney, as Big Bird, sings "It's Not Easy Being Green" during the memorial service for Jim Henson in 1990.
Not-so-empty next
Big Bird, who is portrayed as a 6-year-old, hangs out in his colorful digs.
