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Jim Henson

Bio: Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.

Born: Thu, Sep 24 1936

Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, USA

Death: Wed, May 16 1990

Jim Henson is 53 years old

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Muppets Haunted Mansion

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppets Haunted Mansion

as 'Characters'.

Fri, Oct 08 2021

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

as 'Story'.

Sat, Nov 21 2015

Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

as 'Creator'.

Fri, May 15 2015

Muppets Most Wanted

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppets Most Wanted

as 'Characters'.

Thu, Mar 20 2014

The Muppets

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Muppets

as 'Characters'.

Tue, Nov 22 2011

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

as 'Director'.

Tue, Jul 28 2009

Muppets TV

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppets TV

as 'Creator'.

Sun, Oct 29 2006

Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

as 'Director'.

Sat, Jan 01 2005

Muppet History 101

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppet History 101

as 'Director'.

Sun, Nov 21 2004

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

as 'Director'.

Sat, Nov 20 2004

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

as 'Producer, Writer'.

Tue, Jul 17 2001

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show

as 'Producer, Writer'.

Mon, May 17 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

as 'Producer, Writer, Creator'.

Mon, May 17 1999

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Muppet Christmas Carol

as 'In Memory Of'.

Thu, Dec 10 1992

Muppet*Vision 3D

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppet*Vision 3D

as 'Director'.

Thu, May 16 1991

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

as 'In Memory Of'.

Fri, Mar 22 1991

Living with Dinosaurs

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Living with Dinosaurs

as 'Executive Producer'.

Sun, Dec 30 1990

Basil Hears a Noise

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Basil Hears a Noise

as 'In Memory Of'.

Wed, Dec 26 1990

The Witches

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Witches

as 'Executive Producer'.

Fri, May 25 1990

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Jim Henson was

53 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World

as 'Executive Producer'.

Sun, May 06 1990

The Song of the Cloud Forest

Jim Henson was

52 in The Song of the Cloud Forest

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jul 16 1989

Dog City: The Movie

Jim Henson was

52 in Dog City: The Movie

as 'Director'.

Fri, May 05 1989

The Best of Ernie and Bert

Jim Henson was

51 in The Best of Ernie and Bert

as 'Director'.

Mon, Sep 12 1988

The Storyteller

Jim Henson was

51 in The Storyteller

as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Sun, Jul 31 1988

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Jim Henson was

51 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

as 'Executive Producer'.

Wed, Jun 15 1988

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Jim Henson was

51 in Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

as 'Executive Producer'.

Wed, Jun 01 1988

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson was

51 in Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

as 'Executive Producer'.

Wed, Jun 01 1988

A Muppet Family Christmas

Jim Henson was

51 in A Muppet Family Christmas

as 'Executive Producer'.

Wed, Dec 16 1987

Inside the Labyrinth

Jim Henson was

50 in Inside the Labyrinth

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Dec 13 1986

The Christmas Toy

Jim Henson was

50 in The Christmas Toy

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Dec 06 1986

Labyrinth

Jim Henson was

49 in Labyrinth

as 'Director, Story'.

Fri, Jun 27 1986

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

Jim Henson was

49 in The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

as 'Director, Producer'.

Wed, Mar 26 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Jim Henson was

49 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

as 'Creator'.

Tue, Jan 21 1986

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Jim Henson was

48 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

as 'Writer'.

Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Treasures

Jim Henson was

48 in Muppet Treasures

as 'Writer'.

Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Jim Henson was

48 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

as 'Producer, Writer'.

Tue, Apr 16 1985

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Jim Henson was

48 in Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

as 'Writer'.

Tue, Jan 01 1985

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

Jim Henson was

48 in The Bells of Fraggle Rock

as 'Creator'.

Mon, Dec 24 1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jim Henson was

47 in The Muppets Take Manhattan

as 'Executive Producer'.

Wed, Jun 27 1984

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Jim Henson was

46 in Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

as 'Director, Producer'.

Thu, May 12 1983

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

Jim Henson was

46 in The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jan 09 1983

The Dark Crystal

Jim Henson was

46 in The Dark Crystal

as 'Producer, Director, Story'.

Fri, Dec 17 1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

Jim Henson was

45 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

as 'Producer, Director'.

Fri, Sep 17 1982

The Great Muppet Caper

Jim Henson was

44 in The Great Muppet Caper

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies

Jim Henson was

44 in The Muppets Go to the Movies

as 'Writer, Producer'.

Wed, May 20 1981

The Muppet Movie

Jim Henson was

42 in The Muppet Movie

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jun 22 1979

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Jim Henson was

42 in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

as 'Executive Producer'.

Sun, Dec 03 1978

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Jim Henson was

41 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

as 'Director, Producer'.

Sun, Dec 04 1977

Muppet Picker Upper

Jim Henson was

38 in Muppet Picker Upper

as 'Director'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

Julie on Sesame Street

Jim Henson was

37 in Julie on Sesame Street

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Nov 23 1973

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

Jim Henson was

35 in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

as 'Director'.

Wed, Apr 26 1972

The King of Eight

Jim Henson was

34 in The King of Eight

as 'Director'.

Fri, May 21 1971

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Jim Henson was

34 in Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

as 'Director'.

Wed, May 12 1971

The Queen of Six

Jim Henson was

34 in The Queen of Six

as 'Director'.

Thu, Apr 01 1971

Number Twelve Rocks

Jim Henson was

34 in Number Twelve Rocks

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 05 1971

Doll House

Jim Henson was

33 in Doll House

as 'Director'.

Tue, Sep 22 1970

Hey Cinderella!

Jim Henson was

32 in Hey Cinderella!

as 'Director'.

Sun, Mar 16 1969

The Cube

Jim Henson was

32 in The Cube

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sun, Feb 23 1969

The Wizard of Id

Jim Henson was

32 in The Wizard of Id

as 'Director'.

Wed, Jan 01 1969

Youth '68

Jim Henson was

31 in Youth '68

as 'Writer, Producer'.

Fri, Apr 19 1968

Wheels That Go

Jim Henson was

31 in Wheels That Go

as 'Director'.

Sun, Dec 31 1967

Ripples

Jim Henson was

30 in Ripples

as 'Director'.

Thu, Apr 27 1967

The Paperwork Explosion

Jim Henson was

30 in The Paperwork Explosion

as 'Producer, Director'.

Sun, Jan 01 1967

The Idea Man

Jim Henson was

29 in The Idea Man

as 'Director'.

Wed, Jul 20 1966

Limbo: The Organized Mind

Jim Henson was

29 in Limbo: The Organized Mind

as 'Director, Animation Director'.

Wed, Jul 20 1966

Rowlf the Salesman

Jim Henson was

29 in Rowlf the Salesman

as 'Director'.

Tue, Mar 01 1966

Alexander the Grape

Jim Henson was

29 in Alexander the Grape

as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Animation'.

Wed, Nov 24 1965

Run, Run

Jim Henson was

29 in Run, Run

as 'Director of Photography, Producer, Director'.

Fri, Oct 01 1965

Time Piece

Jim Henson was

28 in Time Piece

as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Animation'.

Fri, May 07 1965

Robot

Jim Henson was

26 in Robot

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jul 21 1963

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Jim Henson was

25 in Tales of the Tinkerdee

as 'Writer, Producer'.

Wed, Jun 06 1962

Drums West

Jim Henson was

25 in Drums West

as 'Director'.

Sun, Dec 31 1961

Shearing Animation

Jim Henson was

24 in Shearing Animation

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jan 01 1961

Cat and Mouse

Jim Henson was

23 in Cat and Mouse

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jan 01 1960

The StoryTeller

Jim Henson will be

53+ in The StoryTeller

as 'Creator'.

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TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Muppets Mayhem

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Muppets Mayhem

as 'Characters'.

First Air Date
Wed, May 10 2023

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

as 'Characters'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 30 2019

Muppet Babies

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Muppet Babies

as 'Characters'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2018

The Muppets

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in The Muppets

as 'Characters'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2015

5, Rue Sésame

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in 5, Rue Sésame

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2005

Dog City

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Dog City

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1992

Dinosaurs

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Dinosaurs

as 'In Memory Of'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991

Mother Goose Stories

Jim Henson would have been no older than

53 in Mother Goose Stories

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 25 1990

The Jim Henson Hour

Jim Henson was

52+ in The Jim Henson Hour

as 'Executive Producer, Director, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

The Storyteller

Jim Henson was

51+ in The Storyteller

as 'Executive Producer, Director, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988

Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

Jim Henson was

50+ in Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1987

CBS Summer Playhouse

Jim Henson was

50+ in CBS Summer Playhouse

as 'Executive Producer'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson was

48+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Muppet Babies

Jim Henson was

48+ in Muppet Babies

as 'Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 05 1984

Fraggle Rock

Jim Henson was

46+ in Fraggle Rock

as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Jim Henson was

42+ in Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1978

The Muppet Show

Jim Henson was

39+ in The Muppet Show

as 'Producer, Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976

Sesame Unpaved

Jim Henson was

33+ in Sesame Unpaved

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

NBC Experiment in Television

Jim Henson was

30+ in NBC Experiment in Television

as 'Director, Writer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967

Sam and Friends

Jim Henson was

18+ in Sam and Friends

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 09 1955

1, rue Sésame

Jim Henson will be

53+ in 1, rue Sésame

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Unreleased

Little Mermaid's Island

Jim Henson will be

53+ in Little Mermaid's Island

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Unreleased

Kermit's Swamp Years

Jim Henson will be

53+ in Kermit's Swamp Years

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Unreleased

Takalani Sesame

Jim Henson will be

53+ in Takalani Sesame

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Unreleased