Jim Henson - Wikipedia
WEBJames Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Where Are Jim Henson’s Kids Now? - The Cinemaholic
WEBMay 31, 2024 · John Henson Sadly Passed Away in 2014. Although born on April 25, 1965, as the second youngest child of Jane and Jim Henson, John’s early years were a bit different than that of his siblings because he had a learning disability — dyslexia.
Jim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 31, 2024 · “Labyrinth” Jim Henson (born September 24, 1936, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 16, 1990, New York, New York) was an American puppeteer and filmmaker, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. He coined the term Muppets as a meld of marionettes and puppets.
Jim Henson's Daughter Cheryl Talks Parents' Relationship (Exclusive)
WEBJun 2, 2024 · Jim Henson's daughter Cheryl tells PEOPLE that her parents Jim and Jane — co-founders of the Muppets and the Jim Henson Company — 'always stayed supportive of each other' even after...
How Jim Henson Changed My Life - Psychology Today
WEBSep 24, 2011 · Jim Henson changed my life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the legacies he left in my life. 1. He helped me grieve my friends' deaths. When my best friends Dave and Brian died suddenly...
Famous People with Learning Disabilities, Part 3
WEBJim Henson, creator of the Muppets, also had Asperger’s syndrome. John Denver had Asperger’s syndrome. He wrote about 200 different songs, including Take Me Home, Annie’s Song, and Rocky Mountain High.
WIFE TELLS WHY HENSON DELAYED GETTING TREATMENT
WEBJun 19, 1990 · Jim Henson’s sudden death May 16 from bacterial pneumonia at 53 left fans wondering why the Muppet master didn’t seek treatment sooner. Part of the mystery was explained by his wife, Jane, who...
A Tuneful Tribute to Jim Henson - Los Angeles Times
WEBNov 16, 1991 · When Muppet genius Jim Henson died of pneumonia in 1990 at the age of 53, he left instructions that he be remembered with smiles, not tears.
Jim Henson - MoMA
WEBJames Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Growing Jim Henson's Legacy - Harvard Graduate School of …
WEBDec 7, 2011 · Growing Jim Henson's Legacy. Posted December 7, 2011. By Matt Weber. Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on children’s learning with shows such as Dinosaur Train and Sid the Science Kid.
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