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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).
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.
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.
Apr 24, 2024 · Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31.
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.
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.
May 31, 2024 · Jim Henson’s sudden death from toxic shock syndrome halted his negotiations of selling the Muppets to Disney. Here’s everything to know about the details behind Jim Henson’s death.
The Jim Henson Company (formerly known as Muppets, Inc., Henson Associates, Inc., and Jim Henson Productions, Inc.; commonly referred to as Henson) is an American entertainment company located in Los Angeles, California.
6 days ago · 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.
Jim Henson Biography. Early television intrigued young Jim Henson and sparked his imagination and creativity. Seeing enormous potential for puppets in this medium, he began his career in Washington, D.C. local television.
Jun 10, 2024 · June 10, 2024 5 AM PT. When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the beloved ...
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...
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.
The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. Henson’s most recent television credits include Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time for discovery+, Earth to Ned for Disney+, Fraggle Rock: Rock On! for Apple TV+, and the Emmy ...
Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, invented unique worlds and characters that remain just as vivid, original and fresh today as when they were created.
May 30, 2024 · Ron Howard's Disney+ documentary about Jim Henson, which features interviews with his family and close associates, is an admiring but unvarnished look at the puppet innovator.
The Jim Henson Legacy is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Jim Henson’s contributions to the worlds of puppetry, television and motion pictures.
Jun 3, 2024 · Muppets creator Jim Henson never played with puppets as a kid. In fact, he had little interest in puppetry until he created his first puppet show for television.
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, the puppeteer whose Kermit the Frog and other Muppet creatures became the playmates and teachers of millions of youngsters who grew up...
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.
Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them.
May 31, 2024 · “Jim Henson: Idea Man” threads a difficult needle, celebrating the creative genius of the Muppets mastermind without sidestepping the thornier aspects of his personal life.
May 30, 2024 · Movie Review: Muppets creator Jim Henson gets a documentary as exciting as he was. 1 of 5 |. FILE - Muppet creator Jim Henson poses with one of his creations at Henson’s 69th Street office in New York City on Feb. 6, 1984. Henson is the subject of the documentary “Jim Henson: Idea Man.” (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File) Read More. 2 of 5 |.
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, creator of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the other Muppets who entertained and educated millions of preschoolers and their parents around the world, died early Wednesday of...
Apr 24, 2024 · Ron Howard directs the documentary 'Jim Henson Idea Man' about the life and career of the legendary artist behind the Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' 'The Dark Crystal,' 'Labyrinth' and more.
5 days ago · Jim Henson's film Labyrinth is getting its first-ever graphic novel adaptation, on the cusp of the movie's 40th anniversary. Released in 1986, it was not a box office smash in the US, considered a rare failure for creative powerhouse Jim Henson, the man behind Sesame Street and The Muppets. In the intervening decades, Labyrinth has gained cult ...
Jun 21, 2024 · Following Jim Henson’s tragic death in 1990, his children Brian, Lisa, Cheryl, Heather, and John Henson (the latter of whom also passed away in 2014) stepped up to lead the studio, which ...
3 days ago · The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, was a groundbreaking and popular variety show that reached millions worldwide.; Initially rejected by American networks, the show found success with British ...
The Jim Henson Company is losing one of its most iconic assets, as the Henson family is currently in the process of selling its iconic Jim Henson Company Lot, previously A&M Studios and before ...
Jun 21, 2024 · The Jim Henson Co., run by the beloved Muppets and Sesame Street creator’s descendants, say the sale was spurred as part of a plan to unite the JHC and its Creature Shop in one location, which ...
