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Crazy Harry. Performed by John Lovelady (1974, 1976–1977), Richard Hunt (1975; 1981) Jerry Nelson (1976–2003), Rickey Boyd (2005), Matt Vogel (2008–present) Crazy Harry is a pyrotechnician obsessed with explosives, who first appeared in The Muppets Valentine Show and later, The Muppet Show.
- Kermit the Frog. Surely you know this one - squeaky-voiced frog Kermit was created all the way back in 1955, and usually serves as the protagonist in the movies as well as the host of the Muppet shows.
- Miss Piggy. A diva caricature, Miss Piggy is a prima-donna pig with a tendency for french words who believes she is destined for stardom. As such she doesn't take criticism well, and can be quick to fly into a rage - usually in the form of a karate chop.
- Fozzie Bear. The Muppet Show's resident, er, 'comedian', Fozzie is known for telling terrible jokes which are usually ridiculed by Statler and Waldorf. Eternally optimistic, he still follows his jokes with his signature laugh and his catchphrase "wocka wocka wocka!"
- Gonzo. Gonzo was The Muppet Show's daredevil performance artiste - though much like Fozzie, his ambition exceeds his talent and he is often booed off the stage.
Muppet characters who have appeared in the universe established by The Muppet Show and expanded to include movies, specials, spin-offs, books, and more. The following gallery only represents the most commonly searched for Muppets in this category. For the full list of 1,006 catalogued The Muppets characters, to jump below the gallery.
The Muppets are an American ensemble cast of puppet characters known for an absurdist, burlesque, and self-referential style of variety - sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson in 1955, they are the focus of a media franchise that encompasses television, film, music, and other media associated with the characters.
- 1955–present
- Sam and Friends (1955)
The Muppets are an ensemble group of comedic puppet characters originally created by Jim Henson. The Muppets have appeared in multiple television series, films, and other media appearances since the 1950s. The majority of the characters listed here originated on The Muppet Show, a television series that aired from 1976 to 1981. Since then, several more characters have been introduced in other ...
Fans had the privilege of growing up on all things Muppet thanks to the mastermind, Jim Henson. Henson and his team created something that left many people doubtful of its success, but his...
Meanwhile, the Muppets maintained a fitful presence on TV, with two short-lived series, The Jim Henson Hour (NBC, 1989) and The Muppets Tonight (ABC, 1996). In the UK, the latter was pulled from ...
