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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).

  2. May 31, 2024 · Puppeteer Jim Henson created the Muppets, who gained worldwide fame on TV series ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘The Muppet Show.’ Read about his movies, death, and more.

  3. May 31, 2024 · A new documentary, Jim Henson Idea Man, directed by Ron Howard and debuting on Disney+, focuses on Henson’s life and wide-ranging career, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his time as a ...

  4. 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.

  5. May 30, 2024 · Ron Howard's Disney+ documentary about Jim Henson, which features interviews with his family and close associates, is an admiring but unvarnished look at the puppet innovator.

  6. 6 days ago · 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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  8. Apr 24, 2024 · Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31.

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