Jim Henson
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Jim Henson
Summary
Jim Henson is a human[1]. Born in Greenville[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1936[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on May 16, 1990[5]. He worked as a television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], voice actor[9], and puppeteer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,900 views/month, #2,995 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jim Henson was born in Greenville[2].
- Jim Henson died in Manhattan[4].
- Jim Henson was born on September 24, 1936[3].
- Jim Henson died on May 16, 1990[5].
- Jim Henson was married to Jane Henson[12].
- A child of Jim Henson was John Henson[13].
- A child of Jim Henson was Brian Henson[14].
- A child of Jim Henson was Lisa Henson[15].
- A child of Jim Henson was Heather Henson[16].
- A child of Jim Henson was Cheryl Henson[17].
- Jim Henson held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Jim Henson's native language[19].
- Jim Henson worked as a television director[6].
- Jim Henson worked as a film director[7].
- Jim Henson's professions included film producer[8].
- Jim Henson worked as a voice actor[9].
- Jim Henson worked as a puppeteer[10].
- Jim Henson worked as an actor[20].
- Jim Henson was educated at University of Maryland[21].
- Jim Henson's education included a stint at Northwestern High School[22].
- A notable work attributed to Jim Henson is The Muppets[23].
- A notable work attributed to Jim Henson is Labyrinth[24].
- A notable work attributed to Jim Henson is The Dark Crystal[25].
- A notable work attributed to Jim Henson is Fraggle Rock[26].
- A notable work attributed to Jim Henson is Sesame Street[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1936-09-24[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1990-05-16[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 53d60b8a-133b-42da-bd67-e1f55ce73863[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Jim Henson's place of birth was Greenville[2]. He was born on September 24, 1936[3]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at University of Maryland[21], a public research university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1858[35], headquartered in College Park[36] and Northwestern High School[22], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1951[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], voice actor[9], puppeteer[10], and actor[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Muppets[23], a group of fictional characters[40], founded in 1954[41]; Labyrinth[24], a film[42]; The Dark Crystal[25], a film[43]; Fraggle Rock[26]; Sesame Street[27]; and The Jim Henson Hour[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[45], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1940[48]; Disney Legends[49], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1987[52]; Hollywood Walk of Fame[53], a monument[54], in United States[55], founded in 1958[56]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[57], a class of award[58], in United States[59]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[60], a commemorative plaque[61], in United States[62]; and Inkpot Award[63], an award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1974[66].
Personal Life
Jim Henson was married to Jane Henson[12]. Children include John Henson[13], a puppeteer[67], 1965–2014[68], of United States[69]; Brian Henson[14], a television director[70], b. 1963[71], of United States[72], awarded the Scientific and Engineering Award[73]; Lisa Henson[15], a television producer[74], b. 1960[75], of United States[76], awarded the Time Machine Award[77]; Heather Henson[16], a puppeteer[78], b. 1970[79], of United States[80]; and Cheryl Henson[17], an artist[81], b. 1961[82]. His religion is recorded as Christian Science[83].
Death and Burial
Jim Henson died on May 16, 1990[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Recorded cause of death include toxic shock syndrome[84] and organ dysfunction[85].
Why It Matters
Jim Henson ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,900 views/month, #2,995 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
He has been cited as an influence by Kevin Clash[88], a voice actor[89], b. 1960[90], of United States[91], awarded the Daytime Emmy Award[92]; Steve Whitmire[93], a voice actor[94], b. 1959[95], of United States[96]; and Lorne Lanning[97], a writer[98], b. 1964[99], of United States[100].
FAQs
Where was Jim Henson born?
Jim Henson was born in Greenville[2].
Where did Jim Henson die?
Jim Henson passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who was Jim Henson married to?
Jim Henson's spouses include Jane Henson[12].
What did Jim Henson do for work?
Jim Henson worked as television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], voice actor[9], and puppeteer[10].
Where did Jim Henson go to school?
Jim Henson was educated at University of Maryland[21] and Northwestern High School[22].
What awards did Jim Henson receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[45], Disney Legends[49], Hollywood Walk of Fame[53], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[57].
Who did Jim Henson influence?
Jim Henson has been cited as an influence by Kevin Clash[88], Steve Whitmire[93], and Lorne Lanning[97].