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Jim Henson

  • Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi
  • Birthday: September 24, 1936

As creator of The Muppets, those loveable fuzzy creatures that have entertained millions of kids and adults for decades, Jim Henson was a true mastermind whose vision made many a childhood THAT much more memorable. With the creation of both “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show,” among many other puppet-laden ventures, his iconic TV programs and films managed to appeal to the kid in all of us. This quiet, unassuming puppeteer-producer-writer introduced an engaging cast of characters, innovative ideas, and a sense of timing and humor n…more

Credits

Actor
Below The Line
Director

Career Milestones

  • 1981

    Directed first feature (also co-produced and played the voice of Kermit the Frog), "The Great Muppet Caper

  • 1979

    Produced first feature, "The Muppet Movie"; also performed the voices of Kermit the Frog/Rowlf/Dr. Teeth and Waldorf

  • 1965

    Produced first short film, "Time Piece", featuring the Muppets

  • 1955 to 1990

    Founded and was president of Jim Henson Productions

  • 1954

    Produced first TV series, "Sam and Friends" for WRC-TV in Washington, DC

Awards

  • 1988

    Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program

  • 1987

    Gemini Award: Best Children's Program

  • 1986

    Emmy: Outstanding Children's Program

  • 1981

    Grammy: Best Recording for Children

  • 1979

    Grammy: Best Recording for Children

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