Jim Henson
(1936-1990)
American puppeteer
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James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, composer, filmmaker and screenwriter, who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets (1955–present) and Fraggle Rock (1983–1987); and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). He was born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and University Park, Maryland.
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James Maury Henson 24 September 1936 Greenville, Mississippi, USA
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16 May 1990 (aged 53) New York City, New York, USA
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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Lisa Henson 1st child with Jane Henson Female b. 9 May 1960 Age: 65 1960- American television and film producer -
Brian Henson 3rd child with Jane Henson Male b. 30 Nov 1962 Age: 62 1962- American film director and puppeteer -
John Paul Henson 4th child with Jane Henson Male b. 25 Apr 1965 d. 14 Feb 2014 Age: 48 (at death) 1965-2014 American puppeteer -
Heather Beth Henson 5th child with Jane Henson Female b. 19 Dec 1970 Age: 54 1970- American, Actress
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