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Jerry Nelson

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Jul 10 1934

Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Fri, Aug 24 2012

Jerry Nelson is 78 years old

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Jim Henson Idea Man

Jerry Nelson would have been no older than

78 in Jim Henson Idea Man

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, May 18 2024

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Jerry Nelson would have been no older than

78 in Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Mar 12 2017

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jerry Nelson would have been no older than

78 in Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Sat, Jun 21 2014

Muppets Most Wanted

Jerry Nelson would have been no older than

78 in Muppets Most Wanted

as 'Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 20 2014

The Muppets

Jerry Nelson was

77 in The Muppets

as 'Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.

Tue, Nov 22 2011

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

Jerry Nelson was

76 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

as 'Channel Announcer'.

Sun, Feb 06 2011

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

Jerry Nelson was

75 in Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

as 'Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 01 2010

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jerry Nelson was

75 in Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Sat, Dec 12 2009

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jerry Nelson was

75 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Tue, Jul 28 2009

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Jerry Nelson was

74 in Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as 'Herry Monster (voice)'.

Mon, Jun 01 2009

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

Jerry Nelson was

73 in The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

as 'Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)'.

Mon, Feb 11 2008

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Jerry Nelson was

73 in Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

as 'Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)'.

Tue, Jan 01 2008

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Jerry Nelson was

73 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as 'Count von Count (voice)'.

Sun, Dec 23 2007

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Jerry Nelson was

71 in Best Ever Muppet Moments

as 'Self'.

Sat, Mar 11 2006

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

Jerry Nelson was

71 in Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 04 2005

Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away

as 'Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)'.

Tue, Jan 04 2005

Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

as 'Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)'.

Sat, Jan 01 2005

Muppet History 101

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Muppet History 101

Sun, Nov 21 2004

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Sat, Nov 20 2004

Muppet Music Moments

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Muppet Music Moments

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 20 2004

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

as 'Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)'.

Tue, Aug 31 2004

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Jerry Nelson was

70 in Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Tue, Aug 03 2004

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Jerry Nelson was

69 in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

as 'Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper'.

Wed, Dec 24 2003

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

Jerry Nelson was

68 in Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

as 'The Count / Announcer (voice)'.

Sat, Apr 26 2003

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Jerry Nelson was

68 in Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

as 'Mr. Johnson (voice)'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Jerry Nelson was

68 in Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

as 'The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)'.

Tue, Sep 03 2002

Kermit's Swamp Years

Jerry Nelson was

68 in Kermit's Swamp Years

as 'Statler (voice)'.

Tue, Sep 03 2002

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Jerry Nelson was

67 in Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

as 'Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)'.

Fri, May 31 2002

I Love Muppets

Jerry Nelson was

67 in I Love Muppets

as 'Self'.

Sun, Mar 31 2002

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

Jerry Nelson was

67 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

as 'Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops'.

Tue, Jul 17 2001

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Jerry Nelson was

65 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as 'Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 01 1999

Muppets from Space

Jerry Nelson was

65 in Muppets from Space

as 'Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)'.

Wed, Jul 14 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

Jerry Nelson was

64 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show

as 'Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla'.

Mon, May 17 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

Jerry Nelson was

64 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

as 'Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla'.

Mon, May 17 1999

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Jerry Nelson was

64 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

as 'Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)'.

Tue, Mar 09 1999

CinderElmo

Jerry Nelson was

64 in CinderElmo

as 'Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

Jerry Nelson was

64 in The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

as 'Various characters (archive footage)'.

Tue, Sep 01 1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Jerry Nelson was

63 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as 'The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)'.

Fri, Feb 20 1998

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Jerry Nelson was

63 in Sesame Street: Fiesta!

as 'Carlos / Parker (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 01 1997

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Jerry Nelson was

62 in Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

as 'The Count'.

Tue, Jul 08 1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Jerry Nelson was

62 in Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as 'Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)'.

Tue, Apr 01 1997

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Jerry Nelson was

62 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as 'Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 24 1996

Muppet Treasure Island

Jerry Nelson was

61 in Muppet Treasure Island

as 'Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)'.

Fri, Feb 16 1996

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

Jerry Nelson was

61 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

as 'Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)'.

Wed, Feb 14 1996

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Jerry Nelson was

61 in Sesame Street: Imagine That!

as 'The Amazing Mumford'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

The World of Jim Henson

Jerry Nelson was

60 in The World of Jim Henson

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Nov 23 1994

Muppet Classic Theater

Jerry Nelson was

60 in Muppet Classic Theater

as 'Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)'.

Tue, Sep 27 1994

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

Jerry Nelson was

59 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as 'Count von Count / Herry Monster'.

Wed, May 18 1994

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Jerry Nelson was

59 in Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

as 'Count von Count and Herry Monster'.

Fri, Oct 29 1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Jerry Nelson was

59 in Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as 'The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 29 1993

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Jerry Nelson was

58 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Fri, May 21 1993

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Jerry Nelson was

58 in The Muppet Christmas Carol

as 'Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)'.

Thu, Dec 10 1992

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Jerry Nelson was

56 in Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

as 'The Big Bad Wolf'.

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Jerry Nelson was

55 in Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

as 'Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)'.

Wed, May 16 1990

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Jerry Nelson was

55 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World

as 'Camilla / Ma Bear / Floyd / Robin the Frog (voice)'.

Sun, May 06 1990

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Jerry Nelson was

55 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Mon, Apr 30 1990

The Earth Day Special

Jerry Nelson was

55 in The Earth Day Special

as 'Robin the Frog (voice)'.

Sun, Apr 22 1990

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Jerry Nelson was

55 in Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

as 'Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1990

Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

Jerry Nelson was

55 in Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

as 'Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1990

The Song of the Cloud Forest

Jerry Nelson was

55 in The Song of the Cloud Forest

as 'Ralph Robin / Jack'.

Sun, Jul 16 1989

Dog City: The Movie

Jerry Nelson was

54 in Dog City: The Movie

as 'Bubba / Spot (voice)'.

Fri, May 05 1989

Lighthouse Island

Jerry Nelson was

54 in Lighthouse Island

as 'Fred'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

Jerry Nelson was

54 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

as 'Muppet Performer'.

Wed, Oct 05 1988

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Jerry Nelson was

53 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

as 'Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 15 1988

A Muppet Family Christmas

Jerry Nelson was

53 in A Muppet Family Christmas

as 'Various Characters'.

Wed, Dec 16 1987

Down at Fraggle Rock

Jerry Nelson was

53 in Down at Fraggle Rock

as 'Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self'.

Mon, Jul 13 1987

Sesame Street: Sing Along

Jerry Nelson was

52 in Sesame Street: Sing Along

Thu, Jan 01 1987

The Christmas Toy

Jerry Nelson was

52 in The Christmas Toy

as 'Balthasar (voice)'.

Sat, Dec 06 1986

Fraggles Look For Jobs

Jerry Nelson was

51 in Fraggles Look For Jobs

as 'Gobo (voice)'.

Fri, May 16 1986

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Jerry Nelson was

51 in Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

as 'Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)'.

Mon, May 12 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Jerry Nelson was

51 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

as 'Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle'.

Tue, Jan 21 1986

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Jerry Nelson was

51 in Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

as 'Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)'.

Wed, Jan 01 1986

Follow That Bird

Jerry Nelson was

51 in Follow That Bird

as 'Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)'.

Fri, Aug 02 1985

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Jerry Nelson was

50 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

as 'Whatnot Monster (voice)'.

Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Jerry Nelson was

50 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Tue, Apr 16 1985

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

Jerry Nelson was

50 in The Bells of Fraggle Rock

as 'Gobo Fraggle (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 24 1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jerry Nelson was

49 in The Muppets Take Manhattan

as 'Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 27 1984

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

Jerry Nelson was

49 in Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

as 'The Count (voice)'.

Wed, Nov 16 1983

Big Bird in China

Jerry Nelson was

48 in Big Bird in China

as 'Two-Headed Monster (voice)'.

Sun, May 29 1983

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Jerry Nelson was

48 in Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

as 'Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)'.

Thu, May 12 1983

The Dark Crystal

Jerry Nelson was

48 in The Dark Crystal

as 'High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 17 1982

Of Muppets & Men

Jerry Nelson was

47 in Of Muppets & Men

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 31 1981

The Great Muppet Caper

Jerry Nelson was

46 in The Great Muppet Caper

as 'Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager'.

Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies

Jerry Nelson was

46 in The Muppets Go to the Movies

as 'Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)'.

Wed, May 20 1981

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

Jerry Nelson was

45 in John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

as 'Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)'.

Wed, Dec 05 1979

The Muppet Movie

Jerry Nelson was

44 in The Muppet Movie

as 'Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 22 1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Jerry Nelson was

44 in The Muppets Go Hollywood

as 'Various Muppets'.

Wed, May 16 1979

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Jerry Nelson was

44 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

as 'The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 01 1979

Muppet Gimme a Break

Jerry Nelson was

44 in Muppet Gimme a Break

as 'Bread Roll in "Meal Break"'.

Mon, Jan 01 1979

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Jerry Nelson was

44 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

as 'Snuffy / The Count (voice)'.

Sun, Dec 03 1978

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

Jerry Nelson was

43 in The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

as 'Robin the Frog'.

Mon, Dec 19 1977

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Jerry Nelson was

43 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

as 'Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)'.

Sun, Dec 04 1977

Muppet Picker Upper

Jerry Nelson was

40 in Muppet Picker Upper

as 'P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Muppet Introduction

Jerry Nelson was

40 in The Muppet Introduction

as 'P. Fenton Cosgrove'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

Out to Lunch

Jerry Nelson was

40 in Out to Lunch

as 'Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 10 1974

Julie on Sesame Street

Jerry Nelson was

39 in Julie on Sesame Street

Fri, Nov 23 1973

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

Jerry Nelson was

37 in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

as 'T.R. the Rooster/Caleb Siles (voice)'.

Wed, Apr 26 1972

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Jerry Nelson was

36 in Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

as 'Robin/Featherstone (voice)'.

Wed, May 12 1971

Pure Goldie

Jerry Nelson was

36 in Pure Goldie

as 'Snivelly (voice)'.

Mon, Feb 15 1971

The Great Santa Claus Switch

Jerry Nelson was

36 in The Great Santa Claus Switch

as 'Thog/Zippity/Snivelly (voice)'.

Sat, Dec 05 1970

Hey Cinderella!

Jerry Nelson was

34 in Hey Cinderella!

as 'Featherstone/Stepsister #2 (voice)'.

Sun, Mar 16 1969

The Cube

Jerry Nelson was

34 in The Cube

as 'Monk'.

Sun, Feb 23 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Studio DC: Almost Live

Jerry Nelson was

74+ in Studio DC: Almost Live

as 'Floyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 03 2008

Sheep in the Big City

Jerry Nelson was

66+ in Sheep in the Big City

as 'General Public'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2000

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

Jerry Nelson was

62+ in The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 1996

Sniz and Fondue

Jerry Nelson was

62+ in Sniz and Fondue

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1996

Muppets Tonight

Jerry Nelson was

61+ in Muppets Tonight

as 'Dr. Julius Strangepork / A. Ligator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996

Secret Life of Toys

Jerry Nelson was

59+ in Secret Life of Toys

as 'Balthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

The Jim Henson Hour

Jerry Nelson was

54+ in The Jim Henson Hour

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jerry Nelson was

51+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Fraggle Rock

Jerry Nelson was

48+ in Fraggle Rock

as 'Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Jerry Nelson was

44+ in Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

as 'Emmet Otter'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1978