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Jim HensonJim Henson Jim Henson American puppeteer (1936–1990) This article is about the puppeteer. For the company he co-founded, see The Jim Henson Company. For the man who escaped slavery, see Jim Henson (memorialist). James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, actor, animator, creative producer, and director who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986), as well as creating the Muppets for Sesame Street (1969–present). Quick facts Born, Died ... Jim Henson Henson in 1979 Born James Maury Henson (1936-09-24)September 24, 1936 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.[1] Died May 16, 1990(1990-05-16) (aged… (Source: Wikipedia)
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