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Jim Henson (I) (1936–1990)
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. It proved to be very popular and inspired Jim to continue using puppets for his work. ...
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Died:(age 53) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (90 credits)
1969-1993
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Guy Smiley / ...
Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Guy Smiley / ...
- Episode #24.115
(1993)
... Kermit the Frog
(voice)
- Episode #24.59
(1993)
... Kermit the Frog
/ City Boy
(voice)
1983-1987
Fraggle Rock
(TV Series)
Cantus the Minstrel / Convincing John / Additional Muppets
Cantus the Minstrel / Convincing John / Additional Muppets
- The Honk of Honks
(1987)
... Cantus the Minstrel
(voice)
- Junior Faces the Music
(1986)
... Cantus the Minstrel
(voice)
- The Secret Society of Poohbahs
(1985)
... Convincing John
(voice)
- Home Is Where the Trash Is
(1985)
... Cantus the Minstrel
/ Convincing John
/ Additional Muppets
(voice)
- The Bells of Fraggle Rock
(1984)
... Cantus the Minstrel
(voice)
1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
(TV Movie)
Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth / ... (voice)
Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth / ... (voice)
1985
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog
- 'Cinderella' from the San Francisco Ballet
(1985)
... Kermit the Frog
(voice)
1985
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
(TV Series)
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog
- In the Beginning
(1985)
... Kermit the Frog
(voice)
1985
Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
(Video)
Kermit the Frog / Shakey Sanchez (voice)
Kermit the Frog / Shakey Sanchez (voice)
1983
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
(TV Movie)
Ernie (voice)
Ernie (voice)
1981
The Muppets Go to the Movies
(TV Movie)
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef / ... (voice)
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef / ... (voice)
1979
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
(TV Movie)
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / ... (voice)
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / ... (voice)
1979
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
Kermit the Frog - Guest Host
Kermit the Frog - Guest Host
- Episode dated 2 April 1979
(1979)
... Kermit the Frog - Guest Host
(voice)
1977
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
(TV Movie)
Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / ... (voice, uncredited)
Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / ... (voice, uncredited)
1975-1976
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
King Ploobis / King Ploobis (segment 'The Land of Gorch') / King Ploobis (segment 'Dregs and Vestiges')
King Ploobis / King Ploobis (segment 'The Land of Gorch') / King Ploobis (segment 'Dregs and Vestiges')
- Lily Tomlin/James Taylor
(1976)
... King Ploobis
(voice, as Jim Henson's Muppets)
- Raquel Welch/Phoebe Snow, John Sebastian
(1976)
... King Ploobis
(voice, as Jim Henson's Muppets)
- Ron Nessen/Patti Smith Group
(1976)
... King Ploobis
(credit only)
- Anthony Perkins/Betty Carter
(1976)
... King Ploobis
(voice, as Jim Henson's Muppets)
- Elliott Gould/Anne Murray
(1976)
... King Ploobis
(voice, uncredited)
1975
Muppets No-Nonsense Show
(TV Movie)
(voice)
1975
The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence
(TV Movie)
Nigel / George Washington / Swedish Chef / ... (voice)
Nigel / George Washington / Swedish Chef / ... (voice)
1972
Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
(TV Movie)
Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Catgut (Assistant) / ... (voice)
Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Catgut (Assistant) / ... (voice)
1971
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
(TV Movie)
Kermit / King Rupert the Second / Garth (voice, uncredited)
Kermit / King Rupert the Second / Garth (voice, uncredited)
1969
NBC Experiment in Television
(TV Series)
Gorilla
Gorilla
- The Cube
(1969)
... Gorilla
(voice, uncredited)
1968
That's Life
(TV Series)
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog
- Bringing Baby Home
(1968)
... Kermit the Frog
(as The Muppets)
1967
Our Place
(TV Series)
Rowlf
Rowlf
- Episode #1.10
(1967)
... Rowlf
- Episode #1.9
(1967)
... Rowlf
- Episode #1.8
(1967)
... Rowlf
- Episode #1.7
(1967)
... Rowlf
- Episode #1.6
(1967)
... Rowlf
1966
The Hollywood Palace
(TV Series)
Muppet Performer
Muppet Performer
- Episode #3.31
(1966)
... Muppet Performer
(uncredited)
1963-1965
The Jimmy Dean Show
(TV Series)
Rowlf the Dog / Rowfl the Dog / Rowlf The Dog / ...
Rowlf the Dog / Rowfl the Dog / Rowlf The Dog / ...
- Episode dated 3 December 1965
(1965)
... Rowlf the Dog
(voice, uncredited)
- Episode dated 22 October 1965
(1965)
... Rowlf The Dog
(voice, uncredited)
- Episode dated 17 August 1965
(1965)
... Rawlf The Dog
- Episode dated 24 December 1964
(1964)
... Rowlf the Dog
(voice, uncredited)
- Episode dated 12 December 1964
(1964)
... Rowlf the Dog
(voice, uncredited)
1965
Rumple Wrinkle Shrinkel Stretchelstiltzkin
(Short)
King / Rumple Wrinkle Shrinkel Stretchelstiltzkin (voice)
King / Rumple Wrinkle Shrinkel Stretchelstiltzkin (voice)
1955-1961
Sam and Friends
(TV Series)
Yorick / Sam / Harry the Hipster / ...
Yorick / Sam / Harry the Hipster / ...
- Where Hunger Is From
(1961)
... Yorick
- Last Sam Show
(1961)
... Sam
/ Harry the Hipster
/ Professor Madcliffe
/ ... (voice)
- Poison to Poison
(1960)
... Sam
/ Harry the Hipster
/ Professor Madcliffe
/ ... (voice)
- Visual Thinking
(1959)
... Sam
/ Harry the Hipster
/ Professor Madcliffe
/ ... (voice)
- That Old Black Magic
(1957)
... Sam
/ Harry the Hipster
/ Professor Madcliffe
/ ... (voice)
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Guest on "Good Morning, New York". Also appearing Mayor Ed Koch. See more »Publicity Listings:
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Jim Henson's Kermit the Frog | Kermit the Frog | Mr. Jim Henson | Jim Henson & The Muppets | Jim Henson's Muppets | The Muppets | Jim Henson and his Puppets | Disney's Muppet properties and charactersHeight:
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