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     The History of Jim Henson: From the Muppets to ‘Labyrinth’ and Everything Else in Between - Hollywood Insider

     Jim Henson is a man who needs no introduction. Throughout the late 20th century, he captivated people worldwide with fun characters and innovations in puppetry that could only be thought up ...

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     ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’ celebrates the Muppets mastermind without shying away from the hand behind them | CNN

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     What Made Jim Henson, the Visionary Behind the Muppets, One of the Nation’s Most Beloved Cultural Figures

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       Labyrinth

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       The Dark Crystal

       1982
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       Fraggle Rock

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       The Witches

       1990
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       Muppet Babies

       1984
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       Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

       1977

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_HensonJim Henson - Wikipedia

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   James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).

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   15 hours ago · A new documentary, Jim Henson Idea Man, directed by Ron Howard and debuting on Disney+, focuses on Henson’s life and wide-ranging career, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his time as a ...

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about Jim Henson, the American puppeteer who created the Muppets and Sesame Street characters. Explore his life, career, achievements, death and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Jim-HensonJim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Jim Henson (born September 24, 1936, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 16, 1990, New York, New York) was an American puppeteer and filmmaker, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. He coined the term Muppets as a meld of marionettes and puppets.

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   2 hours ago · Ron Howard dives into the mind of a creative genius in his latest documentary. In the Oscar winner's new Disney+ film Jim Henson Idea Man, Howard, 70, profiles the life and work of Jim Henson, the ...

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    How many kids does Jim Henson have?

    • The Jim Henson Company itself, under the guidance of Henson's children Brian, Lisa, Cheryl, and Heather (John Henson died in February 2014), continues to produce new projects, including original content and spin-offs of their classic properties such as Fraggle Rock and The Dark Crystal.

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    Why is Jim Henson so important?

    • Jim Henson was an amazing man who created more than a hundred memorable characters over a thirty-year career. His puppets were groundbreaking, allowing puppeteers to control more of the puppet than ever before. From Kermit to Rizzo the Rat, everyone has a favorite muppet. On September 24, 1936, Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi.

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    How did Jim Henson become famous?

    • When not at home, Henson was finding his footing in the world of entertainm­ent after establishi­ng Muppets, Inc. in 1958, which eventually would become the The Jim Henson Company. Before his move to Greenwich, Henson had already created characters like Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog, according to the National Museum of American History.

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    What are Jim Henson's Muppets names?

    • Jim Henson's 10 Most Iconic Characters Bunsen and Beaker (the Muppet Show) The Skeksis (The Dark Crystal) Jareth The Goblin King (Labyrinth) Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (The Muppet Show) Statler and Waldorf (The Muppet Show) The Swedish Chef (The Muppet Show) Bert and Ernie (Sesame Street) Big Bird (Sesame Street) Rowlf the Dog (The Muppet Show) Kermit the Frog (Various)

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11. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001345Jim Henson - IMDb

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    Jim Henson (1936-1990) Actor. Writer. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:15. Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) 81 Videos. 91 Photos. Jim Henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; it was merely a way of getting himself on television.

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    4 hours ago · “Jim Henson: Idea Man” threads a difficult needle, celebrating the creative genius of the Muppets mastermind without sidestepping or whitewashing the thornier aspects of his personal life, as ...