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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_HensonJim 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).

  2. May 31, 2024 · Jim Hensons sudden death from toxic shock syndrome halted his negotiations of selling the Muppets to Disney. Here’s everything to know about the details behind Jim Hensons death.

  3. 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.

  4. Dec 5, 2014 · Documentary from 1994 celebrating the life and work of Muppets Creator and legendary puppeteer, Jim Henson.

  5. May 31, 2024 · Who Was Jim Henson? Puppeteer Jim Henson was the man behind the Muppets. He started creating his signature characters, including Kermit the Frog, during a TV gig in college.

  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001345Jim 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.

  7. Nov 1, 2024 · 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.

  8. Feb 27, 2023 · Dreamscape Media and The Jim Henson Company Bring Beloved Children’s Videos to Libraries, including The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Doozers, and More!

  9. 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. Sam and Friends, his nightly five-minute show on NBC’s WRC, won Jim an Emmy in 1958 and introduced Kermit to the world.

  10. 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.