Jim Henson

Born

September 24, 1936

Died

May 16, 1990 (aged 53)

Known as

television director, film director, film producer, voice actor, marionetteist, actor

James Maury Henson was an American puppeteer and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and directing The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986), as well as creating the Muppets for Sesame Street (1969–present).

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