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Jerry Nelson

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1934-07-10

Deathday: 2012-08-23 (78 years old)

Biography

Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials.

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Filmography

all 147

Movies 126

Voice 32

TV Shows 21

self 13

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Nelson

Biography

Filmography

all 147

Movies 126

Voice 32

TV Shows 21

self 13

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched (2017)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams (2014)

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

The Muppets (2011)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends (2011)

Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster (2010)

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 (2010)

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story (2009)

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland (2009)

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo (2009)

Studio DC: Almost Live (2008)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008)

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live (2008)

Sesamstraat - Verrassing en vriendjes (2008)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)

Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow (2005)

Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away (2005)

Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock (2005)

Muppet History 101 (2004)

Muppet Music Moments (2004)

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments (2004)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004)

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004)

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004)

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2003)

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic (2003)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! (2003)

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003)

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002)

Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002)

I Love Muppets (2002)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Dancing, Music & Books (2001)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)

Elmo's Magic Cookbook (2001)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf (2001)

Sheep in the Big City (2000)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

Oggy and the Cockroaches (1999)

Muppets from Space (1999)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 (1999)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show (1999)

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs (1999)

CinderElmo (1999)

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)

Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997)

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997)

Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me (1997)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)

Sniz and Fondue (1996)

Muppets Tonight (1996)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996)

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share (1996)

Sesame Street: Imagine That! (1996)

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

Muppet Classic Theater (1994)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)

Secret Life of Toys (1994)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! (1993)

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs (1993)

It's the Muppets!: "More Muppets, Please!" (1993)