Jim Henson Creator of The Muppets
James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 ? May 16, 1990), was one of the most widely known puppeteers in American history.HowStuffWorks.com He was the creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth and Return of the Jedi. He was also an Oscar-nominated film director, Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Henson's sudden death on May 16, 1990, of streptococcus pneumonia resulted in an outpouring of public and professional affection. There have since been numerous tributes and dedications in his memory. Henson's companies, which are now run by his children, continue to produce films and television shows.
On September 26, 1992, Henson was posthumously awarded the Courage of Conscience Award for being a "Humanitarian, muppeteer, producer and director of films for children that encourage tolerance, interracial values, equality and fair play."The Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Recipients List
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- Jim Henson
- Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets and was the performer behind many of the troupe's most famous characters.
- Jane Henson
- Jane Henson, sometimes credited as Jane Nebel Henson, was the wife of Jim Henson from 1959 until his death in 1990. The two met at the University of Maryland, College Park, where they were both undergraduates.
- Lisa Henson
- Lisa Henson is Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Jim Henson Company where she, along with her brother Brian, is responsible for the Company's strategic and creative direction. Ms. Henson oversees all television and feature film production for the Company from early development through post-production.
- Cheryl Henson
- Cheryl Henson (b. 1961) is the President of the Jim Henson Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors for The Jim Henson Company, as well as the company's director for New York-based operations. She is the second child of Jim and Jane Henson.
- Brian Henson
- Brian Henson (b. 1963) is a puppeteer, director, producer, writer, performer, and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Jim Henson Company.
- John Henson
- John Paul Henson (b. 1965) is a performer, craftsman and co-owner of The Jim Henson Company. He is the fourth of Jim and Jane Henson's children.
- Heather Henson
- Heather Beth Henson (b. 1970) is the daughter and youngest of the five children of Jim and Jane Henson. She serves on both The Jim Henson Company and The Jim Henson Legacy Board of Directors.
Sesame Street
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Aug 25, 2009 @ 10:34 am
- Great lens - I love those Muppets!
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- MeganCasey MeganCasey Apr 10, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
- Thanks for the great lens, Peggy! Long live the legacy and creativity of Jim Henson. -- Megan
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Feb 12, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
- Gotta love Sesame Street, but I'm more of a Muppets person. Really, how can you get any better than Gonzo?
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- rydigga rydigga Jan 28, 2009 @ 10:35 am
- Hi Peggy, Excellent lens. I loved the Muppets growing up. I was a huge fan of Emmit Otter's Jugband Christmas, always looked forward to watching it around the holidays. Thanks so much for sharing.
Ryan
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
- There are so many good characters on Sesame Street. I love Big Bird, Elmo and cookie monster alot.
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