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Jim Henson

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

Born: Thu, Sep 24 1936

Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, USA

Death: Wed, May 16 1990

Jim Henson is 53 years old

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The Muppet Script

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppet Script as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 2025

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppets Haunted Mansion as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 2015

Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 2015

Muppets Most Wanted

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppets Most Wanted as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2014

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2013

The Muppets

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppets as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 2009

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008

Muppets TV

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppets TV as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005

Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Muppet History 101

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppet History 101 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 2004

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2004

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2003

Kermit's Swamp Years

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Kermit's Swamp Years as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2002

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2001

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999

Muppets from Space

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppets from Space as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show as 'Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 as 'Producer, Writer, Creator'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1999

Muppet Treasure Island

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppet Treasure Island as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1996

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1995

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppet Christmas Carol as 'In Memory Of, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1992

Muppet*Vision 3D

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppet*Vision 3D as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1991

Living with Dinosaurs

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Living with Dinosaurs as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1990

Basil Hears a Noise

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Basil Hears a Noise as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1990

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1990

The Witches

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Witches as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Jim Henson was 53 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990

The Song of the Cloud Forest

Jim Henson was 52 in The Song of the Cloud Forest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1989

Dog City: The Movie

Jim Henson was 52 in Dog City: The Movie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989

The Best of Ernie and Bert

Jim Henson was 51 in The Best of Ernie and Bert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 1988

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Jim Henson was 51 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1988

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Jim Henson was 51 in Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1988

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson was 51 in Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1988

A Muppet Family Christmas

Jim Henson was 51 in A Muppet Family Christmas as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987

Inside the Labyrinth

Jim Henson was 50 in Inside the Labyrinth as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1986

The Christmas Toy

Jim Henson was 50 in The Christmas Toy as 'Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1986

Labyrinth

Jim Henson was 49 in Labyrinth as 'Story, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

Jim Henson was 49 in The Tale of the Bunny Picnic as 'Director, Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Jim Henson was 49 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as 'Creator, Characters'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986

Follow That Bird

Jim Henson was 48 in Follow That Bird as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1985

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Jim Henson was 48 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Treasures

Jim Henson was 48 in Muppet Treasures as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Jim Henson was 48 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as 'Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1985

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Jim Henson was 48 in Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

Jim Henson was 48 in The Bells of Fraggle Rock as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jim Henson was 47 in The Muppets Take Manhattan as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1984

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Jim Henson was 46 in Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as 'Director, Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1983

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

Jim Henson was 46 in The World of 'The Dark Crystal' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1983

The Dark Crystal

Jim Henson was 46 in The Dark Crystal as 'Director, Producer, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

Jim Henson was 45 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show as 'Producer, Director, Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1982

The Great Muppet Caper

Jim Henson was 44 in The Great Muppet Caper as 'Director, Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies

Jim Henson was 44 in The Muppets Go to the Movies as 'Producer, Writer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1981

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

Jim Henson was 43 in John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1979

The Muppet Movie

Jim Henson was 42 in The Muppet Movie as 'Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Jim Henson was 42 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Jim Henson was 42 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1978

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Jim Henson was 41 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas as 'Director, Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977

Muppet Picker Upper

Jim Henson was 38 in Muppet Picker Upper as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

Julie on Sesame Street

Jim Henson was 37 in Julie on Sesame Street as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1973

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

Jim Henson was 35 in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen as 'Director, Characters, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1972

The King of Eight

Jim Henson was 34 in The King of Eight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1971

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Jim Henson was 34 in Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince as 'Director, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1971

The Queen of Six

Jim Henson was 34 in The Queen of Six as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1971

Number Twelve Rocks

Jim Henson was 34 in Number Twelve Rocks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1971

The Great Santa Claus Switch

Jim Henson was 34 in The Great Santa Claus Switch as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1970

Doll House

Jim Henson was 33 in Doll House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1970

The Muppets on Puppets

Jim Henson was 33 in The Muppets on Puppets as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1970

Hey Cinderella!

Jim Henson was 32 in Hey Cinderella! as 'Director, Characters'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1969

The Cube

Jim Henson was 32 in The Cube as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1969

The Wizard of Id

Jim Henson was 32 in The Wizard of Id as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Youth '68

Jim Henson was 31 in Youth '68 as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1968

Wheels That Go

Jim Henson was 31 in Wheels That Go as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1967

Ripples

Jim Henson was 30 in Ripples as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1967

The Paperwork Explosion

Jim Henson was 30 in The Paperwork Explosion as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

The Idea Man

Jim Henson was 29 in The Idea Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1966

Limbo: The Organized Mind

Jim Henson was 29 in Limbo: The Organized Mind as 'Animation Director, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1966

Rowlf the Salesman

Jim Henson was 29 in Rowlf the Salesman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1966

The Reindeer

Jim Henson was 29 in The Reindeer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1965

Alexander the Grape

Jim Henson was 29 in Alexander the Grape as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1965

Run, Run

Jim Henson was 29 in Run, Run as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965

Time Piece

Jim Henson was 28 in Time Piece as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1965

Robot

Jim Henson was 26 in Robot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1963

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Jim Henson was 25 in Tales of the Tinkerdee as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1962

Drums West

Jim Henson was 25 in Drums West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

Visual Thinking

Jim Henson was 24 in Visual Thinking as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961

Shearing Animation

Jim Henson was 24 in Shearing Animation as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

Cat and Mouse

Jim Henson was 23 in Cat and Mouse as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

The StoryTeller

Jim Henson will be 53+ in The StoryTeller as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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The Muppets Mayhem

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppets Mayhem as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 10 2023

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 30 2019

Muppet Babies

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Muppet Babies as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2018

The Muppets

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in The Muppets as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2015

Studio DC: Almost Live

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Studio DC: Almost Live as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 03 2008

5, Rue Sésame

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in 5, Rue Sésame as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2005

Dog City

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Dog City as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1992

Dinosaurs

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Dinosaurs as 'In Memory Of'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991

Mother Goose Stories

Jim Henson would have been no older than 53 in Mother Goose Stories as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 25 1990

The Jim Henson Hour

Jim Henson was 52+ in The Jim Henson Hour as 'Executive Producer, Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

The Storyteller

Jim Henson was 51+ in The Storyteller as 'Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988

Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

Jim Henson was 50+ in Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1987

CBS Summer Playhouse

Jim Henson was 50+ in CBS Summer Playhouse as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson was 48+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Muppet Babies

Jim Henson was 48+ in Muppet Babies as 'Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1984

Fraggle Rock

Jim Henson was 46+ in Fraggle Rock as 'Producer, Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Jim Henson was 42+ in Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1978

The Muppet Show

Jim Henson was 39+ in The Muppet Show as 'Producer, Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976

Sesame Unpaved

Jim Henson was 33+ in Sesame Unpaved as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

NBC Experiment in Television

Jim Henson was 30+ in NBC Experiment in Television as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967

Sam and Friends

Jim Henson was 18+ in Sam and Friends as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 09 1955

1, rue Sésame

Jim Henson will be 53+ in 1, rue Sésame as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased

Little Mermaid's Island

Jim Henson will be 53+ in Little Mermaid's Island as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased

Kermit's Swamp Years

Jim Henson will be 53+ in Kermit's Swamp Years as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased

Takalani Sesame

Jim Henson will be 53+ in Takalani Sesame as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased