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Bonnie Erickson (born September 20, 1941) is an American designer of puppets, costumes, toys, and graphics, best known for her work with Jim Henson and The Muppets, where her most notable creations include Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf, and as a partner in Harrison/Erickson, the Major League Baseball mascot the Phillie Phanatic .
- September 20, 1941 (age 82), Anoka, Minnesota
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- University of Minnesota, Art Students League of New York
Bonnie Erickson designed and built the inimitable Miss Piggy in 1974 for an early "Muppets" television special, produced by Jim Henson.
Jan 17, 2012 · Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our interview with Bonnie Erickson, former head of the Muppet Workshop and current Executive Director of the Jim Henson Legacy. Click here for part one, and here for part two, and here for part three! In this installment, Ms. Erickson talks about her time with Sesame Workshop, her current gig at ...
Mar 9, 2018 · It’s quite likely that you’re already familiar with the creations of artist and designer Bonnie Erickson. If you’ve ever watched or played with the Muppets or if you’ve memorized all of the North American professional sports mascots, then you’ve already admired Erickson’s handiwork.
Back at home, I learned more about Bonnie through a Muppet Wiki entry and and a Smithonian Magazine interview with her. Accompanying the interview was a photograph of Bonnie in 1975 taken with with Statler .
Jun 11, 2020 · Here are ten things we learned from Bonnie Erickson. 1. She was discovered by Jim Henson through her work in theater. “When I was at the University of Minnesota, my major was art and my minor...
Aug 1, 2021 · Longtime Jim Henson associate helped bring Muppets, Tickle Me Elmo, 'Fraggle Rock' to life. Bonnie Erickson’s smile beamed with a quiet pride as she moved through “Imagination Unlimited ...
