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 (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.

2024年5月31日 · 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 (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. 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.

2023年2月27日 · Jim Henson’s Family Hub is the official social home to The Jim Henson Company’s family entertainment and a virtual community celebrating, supporting and connecting all kinds of families.

1 天前 · Kermit has a connection to the school ... his creator, Jim Henson, is a 1960 graduate. He built the original Kermit using one of his mother’s coats and a pingpong ball cut in half.

3 天之前 · The Disney and Henson Partnership Announcement Credit: The Jim Henson Company. The story of Muppet*Vision 3D’s creation started in 1989 when Disney CEO Michael Eisner appeared on Good Morning America alongside Jim Henson to announce that Disney planned to acquire Henson Associates, the company behind The Muppets. Just weeks later, …

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.

Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, invented unique worlds and characters that remain just as vivid, original and fresh today as when they were created.