Jim Henson
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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 (446 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].
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[28], in United States[29], founded in 1858[30], headquartered in College Park[31] and Northwestern High School[22], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1951[34].
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[35], founded in 1954[36]; Labyrinth[24], a film[37]; The Dark Crystal[25], a film[38]; Fraggle Rock[26]; Sesame Street[27]; and The Jim Henson Hour[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[40], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1940[43]; Disney Legends[44], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1987[47]; Hollywood Walk of Fame[48], a monument[49], in United States[50], founded in 1958[51]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[52], a class of award[53], in United States[54]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[55], a commemorative plaque[56], in United States[57]; and Inkpot Award[58], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1974[61].
Personal Life
Jim Henson was married to Jane Henson[12]. Children include John Henson[13], a puppeteer[62], 1965–2014[63], of United States[64]; Brian Henson[14], a television director[65], b. 1963[66], of United States[67], awarded the Scientific and Engineering Award[68]; Lisa Henson[15], a television producer[69], b. 1960[70], of United States[71], awarded the Time Machine Award[72]; Heather Henson[16], a puppeteer[73], b. 1970[74], of United States[75]; and Cheryl Henson[17], an artist[76], b. 1961[77]. His religion is recorded as Christian Science[78].
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[79] and organ dysfunction[80].
Why It Matters
Jim Henson ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #2,995 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He has been cited as an influence by Kevin Clash[83], a voice actor[84], b. 1960[85], of United States[86], awarded the Daytime Emmy Award[87]; Steve Whitmire[88], a voice actor[89], b. 1959[90], of United States[91]; and Lorne Lanning[92], a writer[93], b. 1964[94], of United States[95].
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[40], Disney Legends[44], Hollywood Walk of Fame[48], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[52].
Who did Jim Henson influence?
Jim Henson has been cited as an influence by Kevin Clash[83], Steve Whitmire[88], and Lorne Lanning[92].