Labyrinth
1986
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Emmy Award. Disney Legend. Inkpot Award [2] 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 ...
- 1954–1990
Jim Henson (1936-1990) Jim Henson. 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. It proved to be very popular and inspired Jim to ...
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Apr 3, 2014 · The Jim Henson Foundation is committed to supporting American puppet theater. Jane died on April 2, 2013, at the age of 78. Henson’s other daughter, Lisa, is currently CEO of the Jim Henson ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Jim Henson, 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.’ Notable characters included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster. Learn more about Henson’s life and career.
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3 days ago · 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 ...
2 days ago · 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. The film ...
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Jim Henson, Puppet Master. Howard said, “It was sort of anarchy on the outside, but underneath it, there was always a smart idea — a witty point to make, an observation about the world.
