Jim Henson

The most legendary name in the all-American puppetry.

Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets (now a Disney franchise) 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.

Why He Was The Most Legendary Puppet Who Was "Bein' Green"

1. He was the very FIRST all-American puppet master.
2. His most iconic character, Kermit the Frog.
3. His most notable works:
   • Sam & Friends
   • Tales of the Tinkerdee
   • Hey Cinderella!
   • Sesame Street
   • The Great Santa Claus Switch
   • The Frog Prince
   • The Muppet Musicians of Bermen
   • The Muppet Show: Sex & Violence
   • The Muppet Show
   • Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
   • Fraggle Rock
   • The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
   • The Christmas Toy
   • The Storyteller
   • A Muppet Family Christmas
   • The Jim Henson Hour
   • The Muppets at Walt Disney World
   • Dinosaurs