Portrait of Jim Henson

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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Poster of Muppets Haunted Mansion
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppets Haunted Mansion
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
as 'Story'.
Sat, Nov 21 2015
Poster of Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays
Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays
as 'Creator'.
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppets Most Wanted
as 'Characters'.
Thu, Mar 20 2014
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Muppets
as 'Characters'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 28 2009
Poster of Muppets TV
Muppets TV
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppets TV
as 'Creator'.
Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock
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'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Muppet History 101
Muppet History 101
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppet History 101
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 21 2004
Poster of Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 20 2004
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
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'.
Tue, Jul 17 2001
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show
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'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
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'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Muppet Christmas Carol
as 'In Memory Of'.
Thu, Dec 10 1992
Poster of Muppet*Vision 3D
Muppet*Vision 3D
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppet*Vision 3D
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
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'.
Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of Living with Dinosaurs
Living with Dinosaurs
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Living with Dinosaurs
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Dec 30 1990
Poster of Basil Hears a Noise
Basil Hears a Noise
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Basil Hears a Noise
as 'In Memory Of'.
Wed, Dec 26 1990
Poster of The Witches
The Witches
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Witches
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The Muppets at Walt Disney World
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Jim Henson was
53 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of The Song of the Cloud Forest
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Jim Henson was
52 in The Song of the Cloud Forest
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 16 1989
Poster of Dog City: The Movie
Dog City: The Movie
Jim Henson was
52 in Dog City: The Movie
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of The Best of Ernie and Bert
The Best of Ernie and Bert
Jim Henson was
51 in The Best of Ernie and Bert
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 12 1988
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Jim Henson was
51 in The Storyteller
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jul 31 1988
Poster of Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Jim Henson was
51 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 15 1988
Poster of Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Jim Henson was
51 in Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Jim Henson was
51 in Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas
Jim Henson was
51 in A Muppet Family Christmas
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Inside the Labyrinth
Inside the Labyrinth
Jim Henson was
50 in Inside the Labyrinth
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Dec 13 1986
Poster of The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy
Jim Henson was
50 in The Christmas Toy
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 06 1986
Poster of Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Jim Henson was
49 in Labyrinth
as 'Story, Director'.
Fri, Jun 27 1986
Poster of The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Jim Henson was
49 in The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Jim Henson was
49 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Jim Henson was
48 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Muppet Treasures
Muppet Treasures
Jim Henson was
48 in Muppet Treasures
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Jim Henson was
48 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Apr 16 1985
Poster of Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Jim Henson was
48 in Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Bells of Fraggle Rock
The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Jim Henson was
48 in The Bells of Fraggle Rock
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Dec 24 1984
Poster of The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Jim Henson was
47 in The Muppets Take Manhattan
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jun 27 1984
Poster of Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
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'.
Thu, May 12 1983
Poster of The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Jim Henson was
46 in The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 09 1983
Poster of The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
Jim Henson was
46 in The Dark Crystal
as 'Director, Producer, Story'.
Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Jim Henson was
45 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
as 'Producer, Director'.
Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Jim Henson was
44 in The Great Muppet Caper
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Muppets Go to the Movies
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Jim Henson was
44 in The Muppets Go to the Movies
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Wed, May 20 1981
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Jim Henson was
42 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Jim Henson was
42 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Jim Henson was
41 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of Muppet Picker Upper
Muppet Picker Upper
Jim Henson was
38 in Muppet Picker Upper
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street
Jim Henson was
37 in Julie on Sesame Street
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Nov 23 1973
Poster of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Jim Henson was
35 in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 26 1972
Poster of The King of Eight
The King of Eight
Jim Henson was
34 in The King of Eight
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 21 1971
Poster of Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Jim Henson was
34 in Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of The Queen of Six
The Queen of Six
Jim Henson was
34 in The Queen of Six
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 01 1971
Poster of Number Twelve Rocks
Number Twelve Rocks
Jim Henson was
34 in Number Twelve Rocks
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 05 1971
Poster of Doll House
Doll House
Jim Henson was
33 in Doll House
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 22 1970
Poster of Hey Cinderella!
Hey Cinderella!
Jim Henson was
32 in Hey Cinderella!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 16 1969
Poster of The Cube
The Cube
Jim Henson was
32 in The Cube
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Feb 23 1969
Poster of The Wizard of Id
The Wizard of Id
Jim Henson was
32 in The Wizard of Id
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Youth '68
Youth '68
Jim Henson was
31 in Youth '68
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of Wheels That Go
Wheels That Go
Jim Henson was
31 in Wheels That Go
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 31 1967
Poster of Ripples
Ripples
Jim Henson was
30 in Ripples
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 27 1967
Poster of The Paperwork Explosion
The Paperwork Explosion
Jim Henson was
30 in The Paperwork Explosion
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Idea Man
The Idea Man
Jim Henson was
29 in The Idea Man
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 20 1966
Poster of Limbo: The Organized Mind
Limbo: The Organized Mind
Jim Henson was
29 in Limbo: The Organized Mind
as 'Animation Director, Director'.
Wed, Jul 20 1966
Poster of Rowlf the Salesman
Rowlf the Salesman
Jim Henson was
29 in Rowlf the Salesman
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of Alexander the Grape
Alexander the Grape
Jim Henson was
29 in Alexander the Grape
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Animation'.
Wed, Nov 24 1965
Poster of Run, Run
Run, Run
Jim Henson was
29 in Run, Run
as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1965
Poster of Time Piece
Time Piece
Jim Henson was
28 in Time Piece
as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Animation'.
Fri, May 07 1965
Poster of Robot
Robot
Jim Henson was
26 in Robot
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 21 1963
Poster of Tales of the Tinkerdee
Tales of the Tinkerdee
Jim Henson was
25 in Tales of the Tinkerdee
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Jun 06 1962
Poster of Drums West
Drums West
Jim Henson was
25 in Drums West
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Shearing Animation
Shearing Animation
Jim Henson was
24 in Shearing Animation
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Cat and Mouse
Cat and Mouse
Jim Henson was
23 in Cat and Mouse
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The Muppets Show: Sex and Violence
The Muppets Show: Sex and Violence
Jim Henson will be
53+ in The Muppets Show: Sex and Violence
as 'Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The StoryTeller
The StoryTeller
Jim Henson will be
53+ in The StoryTeller
as 'Creator'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Muppets Mayhem
The Muppets Mayhem
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Muppets Mayhem
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 10 2023
Poster of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Muppet Babies
Muppet Babies
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Muppet Babies
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The Muppets
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2015
Poster of 5, Rue Sésame
5, Rue Sésame
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in 5, Rue Sésame
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2005
Poster of Dog City
Dog City
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Dog City
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1992
Poster of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Dinosaurs
as 'In Memory Of'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of Mother Goose Stories
Mother Goose Stories
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in Mother Goose Stories
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 25 1990
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
Jim Henson was
52+ in The Jim Henson Hour
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Jim Henson was
51+ in The Storyteller
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
Jim Henson was
50+ in Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series
as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Jim Henson was
50+ in CBS Summer Playhouse
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
Jim Henson was
48+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Muppet Babies
Muppet Babies
Jim Henson was
48+ in Muppet Babies
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1984
Poster of Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock
Jim Henson was
46+ in Fraggle Rock
as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983
Poster of Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Jim Henson was
42+ in Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1978
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Jim Henson was
39+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
Jim Henson was
33+ in Sesame Unpaved
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of NBC Experiment in Television
NBC Experiment in Television
Jim Henson was
30+ in NBC Experiment in Television
as 'Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967
Poster of Sam and Friends
Sam and Friends
Jim Henson was
18+ in Sam and Friends
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 09 1955
Poster of 1, rue Sésame
1, rue Sésame
Jim Henson will be
53+ in 1, rue Sésame
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Little Mermaid's Island
Little Mermaid's Island
Jim Henson will be
53+ in Little Mermaid's Island
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Kermit's Swamp Years
Kermit's Swamp Years
Jim Henson will be
53+ in Kermit's Swamp Years
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Takalani Sesame
Takalani Sesame
Jim Henson will be
53+ in Takalani Sesame
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased