Jim Henson
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James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – Mey 16, 1990) wis an American puppeteer, airtist, cartuinist, inventor, screenwriter, actor, film director an producer.
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Henson at the 1989 Emmy Awairds | |
Born | James Maury Henson 24 September 1936(1936-09-24) Greenville, Mississippi, Unitit States |
Dee'd | 16 Mey 1990(1990-05-16) (aged 53) New York Ceety, New York, Unitit States |
Cause o daith | Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome |
Restin place | Crematit, ashes scattered near Taos, New Mexico |
Eddication | Northwastren Heich Schuil |
Alma mater | Varsity o Maryland, College Park |
Thrift | Puppeteer, film director, televeesion producer |
Years active | 1954–1990 |
Kent for | Creator o The Muppets |
Poleetical pairty | Democratic |
Board member of | Jim Henson Foundation The Jim Henson Company Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
Releegion | raised Christian Scientist |
Hauf-marrae(s) | Jane Nebel (1959–1986; separated) |
Bairns | Lisa Henson (born 1960) Cheryl Henson (born 1961) Brian Henson (born 1963) John Henson (1965–2014)[1] Heather Henson (born 1970) |
Pawrents | Paul Ransom Henson Betty Marcella (née Brown) |
Awairds | Courage Conscience Award Emmy Awaird Disney Legend Awaird |
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