TV Shows - Jim Henson
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 06, 2024. Jim Henson has appeared in 1 television series with data.
  • Sesame Street Poster
    #437
    Sesame Street
    2,748 episodes • #437 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.
  • Labyrinth Poster
    #814
    Labyrinth
    as Goblins (uncredited) • #814 most popular movie
    Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. It follows Sarah as she navigates a maze in a fantasy world to save her brother from the Goblin King.
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  • An American Werewolf in London Poster
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    An American Werewolf in London
    as Kermit the Frog (archive footage) • #1,483 most popular movie
    An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 comedy horror werewolf film about two American backpackers attacked by a werewolf while traveling in England.
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  • The Dark Crystal Poster
    #1,577
    The Dark Crystal
    as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master • #1,577 most popular movie
    The Dark Crystal is a dark fantasy film following a Gelfling's journey to restore balance by finding a missing shard of a magical crystal, while trying to prevent the evil Skeksis from wielding its power.
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  • Rocky III Poster
    #1,634
    Rocky III
    as Kermit the Frog (voice) • #1,634 most popular movie
    Rocky III is a 1982 American sports drama film starring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, who faces a formidable new opponent, Clubber Lang played by Mr. T, leading him to seek training help from his former rival Apollo Creed.
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  • The Muppet Movie Poster
    #3,213
    The Muppet Movie
    as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice) • #3,213 most popular movie
    The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy film that follows Kermit the Frog's journey to Hollywood, meeting his future Muppet companions along the way while evading a persistent restaurateur.
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  • The Muppets Take Manhattan Poster
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    The Muppets Take Manhattan
    as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) • #4,654 most popular movie
    The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 American musical comedy-drama film that follows the Muppets as they strive to launch a Broadway show despite challenges finding a willing producer. Led by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, the lovable characters navigate the complexities of show business in New York City.
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  • The Great Muppet Caper Poster
    #4,662
    The Great Muppet Caper
    as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman • #4,662 most popular movie
    The Great Muppet Caper is a 1981 musical heist comedy film directed by Jim Henson and the second theatrical film featuring the Muppets. The plot follows Kermit and Fozzie as newspaper reporters investigating a jewel theft involving Lady Holiday and her secretary, Miss Piggy.
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  • Into the Night Poster
    #5,257
    Into the Night
    as Man on Phone • #5,257 most popular movie
    Into the Night is a 1985 American black comedy action thriller film directed by John Landis, starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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  • Follow That Bird Poster
    #5,316
    Follow That Bird
    as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice) • #5,316 most popular movie
    Follow That Bird is a 1985 American musical road comedy film featuring characters from the popular children's television series Sesame Street embarking on a journey to reunite with Big Bird who runs away from his foster home.
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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.

On May 06, 2024, Jim Henson had 2,716 Wikipedia visits, making him the #2,168 most popular actor online.