AKA James Maury Henson

Born: 24-Sep-1936
Birthplace: Greenville, MS
Died: 16-May-1990
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Remains: Cremated, (scattered at his ranch, near Santa Fe, NM)

Gender: Male
Religion: Christian Science
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Performance Artist
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Creator of the Muppets

Father: (agronomist)
Wife: Jane Nebel (m. 28-May-1959, sep. 1986, three daughters, two sons)
Daughter: Lisa
Son: Brian
Daughter: Cheryl
Daughter: Heather
Son: John

    High School: Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, MD (1954)
    University: BA Home Economics, University of Maryland College Park (1960)

    Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame
    Emmy 1958
    Emmy 1990
    Grammy
    Hollywood Walk of Fame 1991
    Peabody 1986
    Heart Attack (two) 16-May-1990

    TELEVISION
    Sesame Street 1969-90
    The Muppet Show 1976-81
    Saturday Night Live 1975-76

    FILMOGRAPHY AS DIRECTOR
    Labyrinth (27-Jun-1986)
    The Dark Crystal (17-Dec-1982)
    The Great Muppet Caper (26-Jun-1981)
    Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) [VOICE]
    Inside the Labyrinth (1986) Himself
    Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (02-Aug-1985) [VOICE]
    Into the Night (15-Feb-1985)
    The Muppets Take Manhattan (13-Jul-1984) [VOICE]
    Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) [VOICE]

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