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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).
May 31, 2024 · Puppeteer Jim Henson created the Muppets, who gained worldwide fame on TV series ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘The Muppet Show.’ Read about his movies, death, and more.
Jun 23, 2024 · 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.
Apr 24, 2024 · Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31.
Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets, founder of The Jim Henson Company, and the performer behind many of his company's most famous characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, and Rowlf the Dog.
Jim Henson. Actor: The Muppet Show. Jim Henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; it was merely a way of getting himself on television. The vehicle that achieved it was Sam and Friends (1955), a late-night puppet show that was on after the 11:00 news in Washington DC.
Apr 29, 2022 · No one saw Jim Henson's death coming. He was only 53 years old, and still going strong creatively — in fact, Henson was at the height of his career when he died in 1990. Henson was an absolute master of his art, a brilliant puppeteer with the ability to create worlds beyond audiences' imaginations.
May 31, 2024 · Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer or create characters beloved by children—and adults—worldwide. He made puppets simply because he wanted to work in...
Oct 3, 2013 · Jim Henson, the man behind the Muppets, began working as a puppeteer in college, where Kermit the Frog made his debut. His lovable characters were featured on TV shows like "The Muppet Show" and...
Jun 24, 2024 · Karen Falk, an archivist and historian with the Jim Henson Company since 1992, helped preserve Henson’s legacy. She was a key player assisting Howard navigate the archival footage.
