Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Known for: Directing
Biography: 1936-09-24
Deathday: 1990-05-16 (53 years old)

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Biography

Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.

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Filmography

all 185

Movies 152

TV Shows 33

Director 32

self 28

Voice 18

Writer 14

Producer 13

Creator 9

Writer
Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

Movie
8
Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

Movie
Ernie
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (2019)

Movie
Creator
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

TV
Writer
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow (2015)

Movie
Self
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015)

Movie
Creator
Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays (2015)

Movie
Additional Muppets / Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

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

Movie
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams (2014)

Movie
Kermit The Frog (archival recordings) (uncredited) / Characters
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Movie
4.93
Writer
The Muppets

The Muppets (2011)

Movie
5.92
Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Paul Williams Still Alive

Paul Williams Still Alive (2011)

Movie
Erine
Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster (2010)

Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story (2009)

Movie
Director
Jim Henson's Tales From Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales From Muppetland (2009)

Movie
Self
Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' (2007)

Movie
Ernie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? (2007)

Movie
Ernie (voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)

Movie
Creator
Muppets TV

Muppets TV (2006)

Movie
Creator
5, Rue Sésame

5, Rue Sésame (2005)

TV
Director
Fraggle Rock - Live By the Rule of the Rock

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

Movie
Director
Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101 (2004)

Movie
Director
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments (2004)

Movie
Self
Muppet Music Moments

Muppet Music Moments (2004)

Movie
Director
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

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

Movie
Self
Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' (2003)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Bip Bippadotta / Lavender Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

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

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Producer / Writer
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

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

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef / Producer / Writer / Creator
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

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

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef / Producer / Writer
The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show (1999)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998)

Movie
Ernie / Harvey Monster (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997)

Movie
Ernie ('Naptime') / Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)

Movie
Ernie (voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996)

Movie
Ernie (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That! (1996)

Movie
Self / Kermit the Frog / Muppet Performer
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Ernie
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

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

Movie
Ernie
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

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

Movie
Kermit The Frog / Rowlf the Dog / The Newsman
It's the Muppets!: "More Muppets, Please!"

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

Movie
In Memory Of
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

Movie
5.34
Creator
Dog City

Dog City (1992)

TV
Kermit the Frog / Swedish Chef / Waldorf
Muppet*Vision 3-D

Muppet*Vision 3-D (1991)

Movie
In Memory Of
Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs (1991)

TV
6.6
In Memory Of
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)

Movie
5.33
Executive Producer
Living with Dinosaurs

Living with Dinosaurs (1990)

Movie
9
In Memory Of
Basil Hears a Noise

Basil Hears a Noise (1990)

Movie
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)

Movie
Creator
Mother Goose Stories

Mother Goose Stories (1990)

TV
Executive Producer
The Witches

The Witches (1990)

Movie
7.44
Self / Kermit the Frog
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990)

Movie
Jim Henson: In Performance

Jim Henson: In Performance (1990)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth
The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990)

Movie
Director
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special (1990)

Movie
Director
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)

Movie
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration

50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration (1989)

Movie
Director
The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest (1989)

Movie
Self
An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz (1989)

Movie
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Bugsy Them (voice) / Director
Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie (1989)

Movie
Self / Kermit the Frog / Link Hogthrob
The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour (1989)

TV
Self / Kermit the Frog / Ernie
Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!

Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting! (1989)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Free to Be... a Family

Free to Be... a Family (1988)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!

Wow, You're A Cartoonist! (1988)

Movie
Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special (1988)

Movie
Ernie / Director
The Best of Ernie and Bert

The Best of Ernie and Bert (1988)

Movie
Director / Producer
The Storyteller: The Three Ravens

The Storyteller: The Three Ravens (1988)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Swedish Chef / Rowlf the Dog
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director (1988)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear (1988)

Movie
Rowlf the Dog / Kermit the Frog
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along (1988)

Movie
Writer
The Storyteller

The Storyteller (1988)

TV
6
Various Characters / Executive Producer
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)

Movie
3.5
Writer
Muppet Babies - My Muppet Valentine

Muppet Babies - My Muppet Valentine (1987)

Movie
Executive Producer
Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987)

TV
6
Writer
CBS Summer Playhouse

CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)

TV
Ernie
Sesame Street: Sing Along

Sesame Street: Sing Along (1987)

Movie
Self / Director
Inside the Labyrinth

Inside the Labyrinth (1986)

Movie
Producer
The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy (1986)

Movie
Goblins (uncredited) / Director / Story
Labyrinth

Labyrinth (1986)

Movie
6.9
Director
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters (1986)

Movie
Director
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)

Movie
Ernie / Guy Smiley
Sesame Street: Play-Along Games & Songs

Sesame Street: Play-Along Games & Songs (1986)

Movie
Ernie / The King (Bedtime Stories & Songs) (voice)
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986)

Movie
Rowlf the Dog
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)

Movie
Writer
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters (1985)

TV
Kermit the Frog / Ernie
Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird (1985)

Movie
9
Writer
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)

Movie
Kermit The Frog / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf
Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures (1985)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (voice)
The Muppet Revue

The Muppet Revue (1985)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II (1985)

Movie
Man on Phone
Into the Night

Into the Night (1985)

Movie
Kermit The Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets (1985)

Movie
Writer
The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock (1984)

Movie
Writer
Muppet Babies

Muppet Babies (1984)

TV
4.75
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

Movie
5.82
Self - Performer / Kermit the Frog
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets (1984)

Movie
Self
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983)

Movie
Ernie (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow (1983)

TV
6
Ernie (voice)
Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China (1983)

Movie
Director
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983)

Movie
Writer
Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock (1983)

TV
6
Self - Producer / Director
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983)

Movie
Leo
Muppet Breakthrough

Muppet Breakthrough (1983)

Movie
Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master / Director / Producer / Story
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Movie
5.6
Director
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Rocky III

Rocky III (1982)

Movie
5.97
Self
Wogan

Wogan (1982)

TV
Kermit the Frog (voice)
I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty (1982)

Movie
Self
Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men (1981)

Movie
Leo
Muppet Side Splitter

Muppet Side Splitter (1981)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (archive footage)
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Movie
5.64
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Movie
5.32
Writer
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef (voice)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice) / Producer
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie (1979)

Movie
5.36
Producer
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)

Movie
Ernie / Kermit the Frog (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)

Movie
Self / Kermit the Frog
The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show (1979)

Movie
Leo / Spaghetti
Meal Break

Meal Break (1979)

Movie
Leo
Let's Have the Dam Break

Let's Have the Dam Break (1979)

Movie
Leo
Grump Critic

Grump Critic (1979)

Movie
Leo
Muppet Gimme a Break

Muppet Gimme a Break (1979)

Movie
Leo
Muppet Breaker Upper

Muppet Breaker Upper (1979)

Movie
Director
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas (1978)

TV
Kermit the Frog / Ernie
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Hip Hip Parade!

Hip Hip Parade! (1978)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50 (1978)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special (1977)

Movie
Director
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)

Movie
7.5
Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show (1976)

TV
6.14
Leo / Kermit the Frog
The Muppet Show Pitch Reel

The Muppet Show Pitch Reel (1976)

Movie
Varoius Muppets
Julie: My Favourite Things

Julie: My Favourite Things (1975)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Leo
Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper (1975)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction (1975)

Movie
Kermit the Frog
Just a Few Announcements

Just a Few Announcements (1975)

Movie
Kermit / Ernie / Guy Smiley / Person with Cue Card (voice)
Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch (1974)

Movie
Producer
Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street (1973)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Caleb Siles (body)
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972)

Movie
The King of Eight / Director
The King of Eight

The King of Eight (1971)

Movie
Director
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971)

Movie
Director
The Queen of Six

The Queen of Six (1971)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie (1971)

Movie
Director
Number Twelve Rocks

Number Twelve Rocks (1971)

Movie
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Great Performances

Great Performances (1971)

TV
1
Fred / Lothar / Gloat
The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)

Movie
Self - Host / Rowlf the Dog / Kermit the Frog
The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets (1970)

Movie
Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Guy Smiley
Sesame Street

Sesame Street (1969)

TV
5.87
Director
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved (1969)

TV
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Grump
Sesame Street Pitch Reel

Sesame Street Pitch Reel (1969)

Movie
Director
Hey, Cinderella!

Hey, Cinderella! (1969)

Movie
Self
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969)

TV
Director
The Cube

The Cube (1969)

Movie
The Wizard / The Spook
The Wizard of Id

The Wizard of Id (1969)

Movie
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Writer
Youth '68

Youth '68 (1968)

Movie
Director
Wheels That Go

Wheels That Go (1967)

Movie
Director
Ripples

Ripples (1967)

Movie
Rowlf the Dog
Rowlf the Salesman

Rowlf the Salesman (1967)

Movie
Actor
The Paperwork Explosion

The Paperwork Explosion (1967)

Movie
Self - Muppet Creator
Limbo: The Organized Mind

Limbo: The Organized Mind (1966)

Movie
Director
The Idea Man

The Idea Man (1966)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Goldene Kamera Verleihung

Goldene Kamera Verleihung (1966)

TV
Director
Alexander the Grape

Alexander the Grape (1965)

Movie
Director
Run, Run

Run, Run (1965)

Movie
Man
Time Piece

Time Piece (1965)

Movie
Self
Einer wird gewinnen

Einer wird gewinnen (1964)

TV
Director
Robot

Robot (1963)

Movie
Kermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre
Tales of the Tinkerdee

Tales of the Tinkerdee (1962)

Movie
Self
Drums West

Drums West (1961)

Movie
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
Director
Shearing Animation

Shearing Animation (1961)

Movie
Director
Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse (1960)

Movie
Omar / Yorick / Harry the Hipster
Sam and Friends

Sam and Friends (1955)

TV
Self
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color

Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954)

TV
5.98
Writer
Little Mermaid's Island

Little Mermaid's Island

TV
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Movie
Creator
1, rue Sésame

1, rue Sésame

TV
Ernie / Kermit the Frog
Evening at Pops

Evening at Pops

TV
Gorilla (voice) / Director / Writer
NBC Experiment in Television

NBC Experiment in Television

TV
Creator
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

TV
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

Movie
Creator
Takalani Sesame

Takalani Sesame

TV
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

TV

Ratings

Average 5.58
Based on 1.15 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1954
1976
1985
1978
2021
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Jim HensonJim Henson

Information

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1936-09-24

Deathday
1990-05-16 (53 years old)

Birth Name
James Maury Henson

Birth Place
Greenville, United States of America

Religion
Christian Science

Height
190-centimeter

Net Worth
$20 Million

Relationships
Jane Henson (1959-01-01 - 1990-01-01)

Children
Heather Henson, Lisa Henson, Brian Henson, John Henson, Cheryl Henson

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
吉姆·亨森

Awards
Peabody Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Disney Legends, Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Inkpot Award


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