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).

Apr 27, 2022 · Jim was an insecure young man who didn’t date much. They started as friends and colleagues, making “Sam and Friends” together. I think he cared for her and respected her as an artist, and he married her because he didn’t expect to find anyone better. I’m not surprised that the marriage didn’t work.

May 31, 2024 · Henson grew up in rural Mississippi, the son of a Christian-scientist mother who wouldn’t take him to a doctor for his severe acne, so he grew a beard to cover it up, and kept it for his entire...

May 30, 2024 · Ron Howard, whose latest directorial effort is the documentary Jim Henson: The Idea Man, has now spent a ton of time immersed in the world of the Jim Henson Company and the Muppets — but...

Sep 19, 2022 · Jim Henson was married to Jane Nebel and had four children. The couple split in 1986 primarily due to Henson’s unwavering dedication to his work. Henson’s hands-off approach to parenting, leaving his wife to raise their children, is common among INFPs.

By all accounts, he was an introvert except when talking about his job, which was always, and endlessly giving and collaborative with the people around him. But over the course of his life, even...

Jun 25, 2021 · Jon Stone, who had worked with Jim on a Cinderella spoof that was live action and puppetry, recommended Jim Henson and his muppets. Jim Henson was intrigued but reluctant at first; he was very insistent that his puppetry was adult puppetry .

Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets, founder of The Jim Henson Company, and the performer behind many of his company's most famous characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, and Rowlf the Dog.

Aug 4, 2002 · I've read that Jim Henson was such an unbelieveably kind person. But, were there ever times when he became really cross?

Aug 4, 2024 · Ron Howard’s documentary Jim Henson Idea Man is tailor-made for people like me. It’s more a loving tribute than a documentary. The title is a bit of a misnomer, the process of …