Jim Henson (I) (1936–1990) |
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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. It proved to be very popular and inspired Jim to continue using puppets for his work. ...
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Born:in Greenville, Mississippi, USADied:(age 53) in New York City, New York, USA |
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The Muppet Movie
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Link Hogthrob / Doc Hopper's Men
(1979)
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Writer (43 credits)
2019
Childhood Thoughts
(TV Series) (characters - 1 episode)
- Big Bird Singing Bein' Green
(2019)
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
(TV Series) (characters - 10 episodes, 2019) (motion picture story by - 10 episodes, 2019)
- A Single Piece Was Lost
(2019)
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- The Crystal Calls
(2019)
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- Prophets Don't Know Everything
(2019)
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- Time to Make... My Move
(2019)
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- By Gelfling Hand...
(2019)
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2018
Muppet Babies
(TV Series short) (based on characters created by - 1 episode)
- Sir Kermit the Brave/Animal Fly Airplane
(2018)
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2015-2016
The Muppets.
(TV Series) (based on characters created by - 16 episodes)
- Because... Love
(2016)
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- Generally Inhospitable
(2016)
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- Little Green Lie
(2016)
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- Got Silk?
(2016)
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- A Tail of Two Piggies
(2016)
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2014
Conan
(TV Series) (character: Ernie - 1 episode)
- Adam Levine/Chuck Todd/Sylvan Esso
(2014)
... (character: Ernie)
2005
5, rue Sésame
(TV Series) (created by - 150 episodes)
- Episode #1.20
(2005)
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- Episode #1.19
(2005)
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- Episode #1.18
(2005)
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- Episode #1.17
(2005)
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- Episode #1.16
(2005)
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1999
Construction Site
(TV Series) (based on an idea by - 1 episode)
- Who's the Boss?
(1999)
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Dinosaurs
(TV Series) (idea - 57 episodes, 1991 - 1994) (based on an idea by - 5 episodes, 1991)
- Georgie Must Die!
(1994)
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- Into the Woods
(1994)
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- Working Girl
(1994)
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- Variations on a Theme Park
(1994)
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- Life in the Faust Lane
(1994)
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1984-1991
Muppet Babies
(TV Series) (creator - 107 episodes)
- Eight Flags Over the Nursery
(1991)
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- Hats, Hats, Hats
(1991)
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- Happy Birthday Uncle Piggy
(1991)
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- Nice to Have Gnome You
(1991)
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- Remote Control Cornballs
(1991)
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1983-1987
Fraggle Rock
(TV Series) (co-creator - 96 episodes)
- Change of Address
(1987)
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- The Honk of Honks
(1987)
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- The Gorg Who Would Be King
(1987)
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- Inspector Red
(1987)
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- Ring Around the Rock
(1987)
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1985
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
(TV Series) (creator - 1 episode)
- In the Beginning
(1985)
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The Muppet Show
(TV Series) (written by - 120 episodes, 1976 - 1981) (creator - 7 episodes, 1976 - 1979)
- Buddy Rich
(1981)
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- Chris Langham
(1981)
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- Debbie Harry
(1981)
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- Wally Boag
(1981)
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- Gene Kelly
(1981)
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1976
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Raquel Welch/Phoebe Snow, John Sebastian
(1976)
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1969-1970
Sesame Street
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Imaginary Car Ride
(1970)
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- Episode #1.1
(1969)
NBC Experiment in Television
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode, 1969) (writer - 1 episode, 1968)
- The Cube
(1969)
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- Youth 68: Everything's Changing... or Maybe It Isn't
(1968)
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1955-1961
Sam and Friends
(TV Series) (13 episodes)
- Stan Freberg Demands Credit
(1961)
- Where Hunger Is From
(1961)
- Last Sam Show
(1961)
- Singing in the Rain
(1960)
- Poison to Poison
(1960)
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Other Works:
Founded (1973) the "UNIMA Citations of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry" (sometimes denoted as "UNIMA Citation-founded by Jim Henson) as a founding member of the American Chapter (1966) of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 9 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Jim Henson's Kermit the Frog | Kermit the Frog | Mr. Jim Henson | Jim Henson & The Muppets | Jim Henson's Muppets | The Muppets | Jim Henson and his Puppets | Disney's Muppet properties and charactersHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:
I believe in taking a positive attitude toward the world, toward people, toward my work. I think I'm here for a purpose. I think it's very likely that we all are, but I'm only sure about myself. I try to tune myself in to whatever it is that I'm supposed to be, and I try to think of myself as a part of all of us - all mankind and all life. I find it's not easy to keep these lofty thoughts in mind... See more »Trivia:
One of the main reasons why Henson preferred to use Kermit the Frog for his signature character was that he was the lightest in weight of the regular puppets and therefore one of the most comfortable for use for extended periods of time. See more »Trademark:
Lanky appearance and beard See more »Star Sign:
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