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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_HensonJim Henson - Wikipedia

    Disney Legend. Inkpot Award [2] 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).

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  3. www.henson.comJim Henson – The Jim Henson Company | Home

    Feb 27, 2023 · The official website of the Jim Henson Company, the creator of Muppets, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth and more. Find out the latest news, exhibits and projects featuring Jim Henson's legacy and vision.

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    Never stop creating. Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31. "Jim Henso...

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  7. www.biography.com › movies-tv › jim-hensonJim Henson: Biography, TV Puppeteer, Muppet Creator

    May 31, 2024 · James Maury Henson, better known as Jim Henson, was born on September 24, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi. He spent his early years in nearby Leland with his parents, Betty and Paul Henson, and ...

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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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  10. www.britannica.com › biography › Jim-HensonJim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 23, 2024 · Jim Henson, 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.’ Notable characters included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster. Learn more about Henson’s life and career.

  11. muppet.fandom.com › wiki › Jim_HensonJim 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. James Maury Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi on September 24, 1936. The Henson family lived in Stoneville, an adjacent unincorporated community where Henson's father worked as a USDA agronomist. Henson attended elementary school in the neighboring comm