Bio

Benjamin Lehmann is an Emmy award winning creative producer with vast and varied experience in children’s television, feature film production and development, music videos and commercials.

Lehmann currently oversees the Sesame Street script and child talent casting departments as a producer for the iconic children’s show. He works closely with the writers, muppet casting and is responsible for the studio scheduling of the show. Ben has been with the show for eight very fulfilling years. Prior to Sesame Street, Lehmann was an independent producer, cinematographer and director with experience running his own production company.

Lehmann’s work as a writer and director includes short films (several currently air on Sesame Street), music videos and commercials. His work has been seen on PBS, network and cable TV, and has been screened in venues as varied as The Cannes Film Festival and MOMA.

Lehmann holds a BA in film history and French literature from Colorado University, Boulder. He grew up in Paris, France and Los Angeles, CA. He lives with his wife and two children in Astoria, Queens.