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Jim Henson bei den Emmy Awards 1989. James Maury „Jim“ Henson (* 24. September 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi; † 16. Mai 1990 in New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Puppenspieler, Regisseur und Fernsehproduzent. Er erlangte vor allem durch die Sesamstraße und Die Muppet Show weltweite Bekanntheit.
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).
- 1954–1990
The Muppets are an American ensemble cast of puppet characters known for an absurdist, burlesque, and self-referential style of variety - sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson in 1955, they are the focus of a media franchise that encompasses television, film, music, and other media associated with the characters.
- 1955–present
- Sam and Friends (1955)
3. Apr. 2014 · Learn about Jim Henson, the American puppeteer who created the Muppets and Sesame Street characters. Find out about his life, career, awards, death and legacy.
19. Apr. 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
Henson's best known puppet is Kermit the Frog. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, movies such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper. He also made puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
