Jim Henson - Wikipedia
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).
Jim Henson | Muppet Wiki | Fandom
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.
Jim Henson: Biography, TV Puppeteer, Muppet Creator
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.
Jim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica
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.
Jim Henson - IMDb
Jim Henson. Actor: The Muppet Show. 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.
The Jim Henson Legacy - Biography
Jim Henson Biography Early television intrigued young Jim Henson and sparked his imagination and creativity. Seeing enormous potential for puppets in this medium, he began his career in Washington, D.C. local television.
What Made Jim Henson, the Visionary Behind the Muppets, One …
May 31, 2024 · Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer or create characters beloved by children—and adults—worldwide. He made puppets simply because he wanted to work in...
Jim Henson - Biography - IMDb
Jim Henson. Actor: The Muppet Show. 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.
Jim Henson - World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts
Jim Henson served as founding president of UNIMA-USA (1974-1980), and, in 1975, he proposed that UNIMA-USA create an award, “Citations of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry”, which annually recognize and reward the best of the puppetry arts in the United States.
How Muppets creator Jim Henson changed puppetry without ever ... - NPR
Jun 3, 2024 · Muppets creator Jim Henson never played with puppets as a kid. In fact, he had little interest in puppetry until he created his first puppet show for television.