Jim Henson
(1936-1990)
American puppeteer
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James 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).
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James Maury Henson 24 September 1936 Greenville, Mississippi, USA
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| Died |
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 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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