Jim Henson | |
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![]() Henson at the 1989 Emmy Awards | |
Born | James Maury Henson September 24, 1936 |
Died | May 16, 1990 | (aged 53)
Cause of death | Multiple organ failure complicated by sepsis and pneumonia |
Nationality | American |
Education | Northwestern High School |
Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
Occupation(s) | Animator, artist, puppeteer |
Years active | 1954-1990 |
Known for | Creator of The Muppets |
Board member of | Jim Henson Foundation The Jim Henson Company Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
Spouse(s) | Jane Nebel (1954–1964; separated) |
Children | 3; including John Henson |
Parent(s) | Paul Ransom Henson Betty Marcella (née Brown) |
Awards | Courage Conscience Award Emmy Award Disney Legend Award |
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American animator, artist and puppeteer. He was best known for his work with the Muppets, which he helped to create.[1]
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. He died of Organ Failure in New York[source?]