Jim Henson

Jim Henson

male, deceased (1990)
Jim Henson, born James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990), was the most widely known American puppeteer in modern American television...
Frank Oz

Frank Oz

male, 65 years old
Frank Oz (born May 25, 1944) is an American film director, actor and puppeteer.
Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

male, 50 years old
Steve Whitmire (born September 24 1959) is a puppeteer with the Jim Henson Company. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the...

Richard Hunt

male, deceased (1992)
Richard Hunt (August 16, 1951 - January 7 1992) was an American puppeteer from Closter, New Jersey best known for his association with The Muppets....
Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

male, 75 years old
Jerry Nelson (born July 10, 1934) is a Muppet puppeteer. He performed many characters on "The Muppet Show", including Sgt. Floyd Pepper of the...
Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

male, 63 years old
Dave Goelz (born July 16, 1946) is a puppeteer best-known for his association with The Muppets, and in particular with the Muppet character Gonzo....
Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

male, 49 years old
Kevin Clash (born September 17, 1960) is an accomplished puppeteer whose characters include Elmo, Clifford, Splinter, and Hoots the Owl. He...

Kathryn Mullen

female
Kathryn "Kathy" Mullen is an actress, voice actress, and puppeteer most closely associated with Jim Henson projects. She began performing on "The...
Brian Henson

Brian Henson

male, 46 years old
Brian Henson (born 1963 in New York City, New York) is an Academy Award-winning puppeteer, director, producer, and technician. The son of...
Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

male, deceased (2005)
Jerry Juhl was a television and movie writer best known for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was...