TV Shows - Jim Henson
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on July 02, 2025. Jim Henson has appeared in 1 television series with data.
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    Sesame Street
    2,748 episodes • #263 most popular show
    Sesame Street is a pioneering American children's television program renowned for its unique approach to educating young viewers. The show features a diverse cast of characters, both human and puppet (Muppets), who engage children through a variety of segments incorporating humor, animation, and music to convey lessons in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
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Movies - Jim Henson
Sorted by online popularity. Jim Henson has appeared in 9 movies with data.
Jim Henson Biography
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker. He achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets, and was also known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and directing The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and University Park, Maryland. He started developing puppets in high school and went on to create the short-form comedy television program Sam and Friends (1955–1961) in collaboration with Jane Nebel. In 1969, Henson created Sesame Street, a educational children's television show that became a cultural phenomenon.