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James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, 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).
- 1954–1990
Apr 3, 2014 · Jim Henson was an American puppeteer best known for creating TV characters, including the Muppets, and for his work on the popular children's show 'Sesame Street'. He also produced and directed movies featuring his famous characters, such as The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. He died of pneumonia in 1990 at the age of 53.
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. James Maury Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi on...
IMDb profile of Jim Henson, the legendary puppeteer and creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street, and The Dark Crystal. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy in the entertainment industry.
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- Greenville, Mississippi, USA
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Apr 19, 2024 · Notable Works: “Labyrinth”. 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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Apr 24, 2024 · Today, Disney+ released the official trailer for the upcoming documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man.” Directed by Academy Award ® winner Ron Howard, “Jim Henson Idea Man” chronicles the story of extraordinary artist and visionary Jim Henson. In his 36-year career, Henson created some of the world’s most cherished characters, including classic Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy ...
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Feb 27, 2023 · The Jim Henson Company Partners with The Brad Simon Organization as the Exclusive Booking Agent for the First-Ever Fraggle Rock Live Touring Show. Dance Your Cares Away! Apple TV+ debuts trailer for season two of iconic Emmy Award-winning series “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” premiering globally March 29.