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Name: Jim Henson
Full/Alt. name: James Maury Henson
Date of Birth: Thursday September 24 1936
Born: Greenville, Mississippi (USA)
Partial Biography: As creator of The Muppets, those loveable fuzzy creatures that have entertained millions of kids and adults for decades, Jim Henson was a true mastermind whose vision made many a childhood THAT much more…Full Jim Henson Biography…

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) 15 (Contains strong language, sex and sex references)Song ("The Muppet Show Theme")
Newsies (1992) Special Thanks
The Witches (1990) PGExecutive Producer
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) Actor/Actress
Labyrinth (1986) UDirector, From Story
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) UPlayed "Voice of of Kermit the Frog/Rowlf/Dr Teeth/Swedish Chef/Waldorf", Executive Producer, choreography
The Dark Crystal (1982) PGPlayed "Jen", Director, Producer, From Story
The Great Muppet Caper (1981) Played "Voice of of Kermit the Frog/Rowlf/Dr Teeth/Waldorf", Director, Muppet performer
The Muppet Movie (1979) Played "Voice of of Kermit the Frog/Rowlf/Dr Teeth/Waldorf", Producer
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) Director

Emmy (1989) Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program - "The Jim Henson Hour (Dog City episode)"
Emmy (1988) Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program - "The Jim Henson Hour (Dog City episode)"
Emmy (1988) Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program - "The Jim Henson Hour (Dog City episode)"
Emmy (1987) Outstanding Children's Program - "Jim Henson's the Story Teller: Hans My Hedgehog"
Gemini Award (1987) Best Children's Program - "Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes"