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     Star Wars Offered Jim Henson The Role Of Yoda – Here's Why He Turned Them Down - SlashFilm

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     Missing the Muppets? Tribute concert celebrates work of Jim Henson with local theater artist Tyler Tafolla

     Later, one of his friends said they wished they could all put on their own Muppet show. It’s a cabaret-style concert featuring his and the cast’s favorite songs from Jim Henson’s extensive library ...

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     Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, and Bryan Cranston Join ‘Grendel’

     The Jim Henson Company’s upcoming live-action monster film Grendel is toting some serious star power. Jeff Bridges has joined as the eponymous Grendel, alongside Dave Bautista as Beowulf and ...

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       Labyrinth

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       The Dark Crystal

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       Fraggle Rock

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       The Witches

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       Muppet Babies

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       Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_HensonJim Henson - Wikipedia

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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).

   • Years active: 1954–1990

   • Cause of death: Toxic shock syndrome

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   Jim Henson (1936-1990) Actor. Writer. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:15. Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) 81 Videos. 91 Photos. Jim Henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; it was merely a way of getting himself on television.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Greenville, Mississippi, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: New York City, New York, USA

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about Jim Henson, the American puppeteer who created the Muppets and Sesame Street characters. Explore his life, career, achievements, death and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Jim-HensonJim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   May 12, 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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   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...

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    How many kids does Jim Henson have?

    • The Jim Henson Company itself, under the guidance of Henson's children Brian, Lisa, Cheryl, and Heather (John Henson died in February 2014), continues to produce new projects, including original content and spin-offs of their classic properties such as Fraggle Rock and The Dark Crystal.

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    Why is Jim Henson so important?

    • Jim Henson was an amazing man who created more than a hundred memorable characters over a thirty-year career. His puppets were groundbreaking, allowing puppeteers to control more of the puppet than ever before. From Kermit to Rizzo the Rat, everyone has a favorite muppet. On September 24, 1936, Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi.

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    How did Jim Henson become famous?

    • When not at home, Henson was finding his footing in the world of entertainm­ent after establishi­ng Muppets, Inc. in 1958, which eventually would become the The Jim Henson Company. Before his move to Greenwich, Henson had already created characters like Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog, according to the National Museum of American History.

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    What are Jim Henson's Muppets names?

    • Jim Henson's 10 Most Iconic Characters Bunsen and Beaker (the Muppet Show) The Skeksis (The Dark Crystal) Jareth The Goblin King (Labyrinth) Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (The Muppet Show) Statler and Waldorf (The Muppet Show) The Swedish Chef (The Muppet Show) Bert and Ernie (Sesame Street) Big Bird (Sesame Street) Rowlf the Dog (The Muppet Show) Kermit the Frog (Various)

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11. press.disneyplus.com › news › disney-plus-jim-hensonDisney+ Shares Official Trailer For “Jim Henson Idea Man”

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    Apr 24, 2024 · LINK TO TRAILER: HERE. Burbank, CA (April 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.

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    The official website of the Jim Henson Company, the creator of Muppets, Fraggle Rock and more. Find out the latest news, exhibits and the reboot of Fraggle Rock on Apple TV+.