Jim Henson

Jim Henson

1936-09-24 Greenville, Mississippi, USA 221 Credits

Biography

Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.

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The Muppet Script

The Muppet Script

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on th...

The Muppet Script

The Muppet Script

2025

Original Concept

When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on th...

Joan Rivers at the BBC

Joan Rivers at the BBC

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of...

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man wh...

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

2021

Characters

6.4

Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

as Self (archive footage)

7.5
Acting

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters...

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

2019

as Ernie

Acting

An American institution turns fifty, and the disc release to mark the event is a very long (almost six hours) compendium of uncut historical segments ...

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

2015

Story

5.4
Writing

While visiting their kooky aunt, two siblings go hunting for a Bigfoot-like creature called the Howling Hoodoo, encountering other monsters in the woo...

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking...

Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays

2015

Creator

Welcome to Fozzie's Bear-ly Funny Fridays! Fozzie’s Bear-ly Funny Fridays, also known as “Jokes With Fozzie”, is a series of Muppets videos combining...

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

as Self

7.4
Acting

A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stop...

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014

Acting

Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through...

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014

as Kermit The Frog (archival recordings) (uncredited)

6.3
Acting

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his das...

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014

Characters

6.3

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his das...

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

2013

Characters

5.8

A Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from her album “ARTPOP” alongside the Muppets and some very special guests.

The Muppets

The Muppets

2011

Characters

6.7

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Wal...

Paul Williams Still Alive

Paul Williams Still Alive

2011

as Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)

6.8
Acting

Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and '9...

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

2.0
Acting

This look at the contributions of Jim Henson and his early Sesame Street collaborators (including Frank Oz, Fran Brill, and Caroll Spinney) shows what...

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Acting

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as we...

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Director

Directing

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as we...

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

2008

Characters

6.0

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, th...

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

2007

as Himself

5.8
Acting

A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

as Ernie (voice) (archive footage)

6.2
Acting

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Muppets TV

Muppets TV

2006

Creator

Muppets TV is a French television series featuring the Muppets, which first broadcast over TF1 on October 29, 2006 and aired its last episode on Decem...

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005

Characters

5.3

A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn ...

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

2005

Director

Directing

Catch a Tail by the Tiger: Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture...

Muppet History 101

2004

Acting

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pil...

Muppet History 101

2004

Director

Directing

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pil...

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Acting

A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated shor...

Muppet Music Moments

2004

as Self

Acting

Music was always an integral part of The Muppet Show, and assembled here is a collection of some of the classic music numbers interpreted as only the ...

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Director

Directing

A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated shor...

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004

as Kermit the Frog

8.0
Acting

The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004

as Guy Smiley (voice, archive footage)

Acting

Welcome to a song-filled, smile-making, simply scrumptious video starring everyone's favorite Sesame Street connoisseur de crumbs: Cookie Monster!

Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

2003

as Muppet Performer

7.0
Acting

Long before America came to appreciate the talents of Jim Henson and his brilliant creations, The Muppets, Ed Sullivan had the foresight to identify w...

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002

Characters

6.0

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the o...

Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

2002

Characters

5.8

At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extra...

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002

as Kermit the Frog / Bip Bippadotta / Lavender Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)

8.5
Acting

Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars.

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001

as Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob

Acting

This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman in...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001

Producer, Writer

Producing Writing

This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman in...

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

Characters

6.3

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirl...

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999

Characters

6.1

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999

as Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef

7.0
Acting

Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-f...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

1999

as Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef

6.0
Acting

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

1999

Producer, Writer, Creator

6.0
Producing Writing

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999

Writer, Producer

7.0
Writing Producing

Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-f...

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

1998

as Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)

Acting

Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit...

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

1997

as Ernie / Harvey Monster (voice) (archive footage)

6.7
Acting

Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Ses...

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

1997

as Ernie ("Naptime") / Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggesti...

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996

Characters

6.7

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked...

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

1996

Characters

6.0

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of the feature film Muppet Treasure Island. Kermit is join...

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

1996

as Ernie (voice)

6.0
Acting

Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996

as Ernie (voice) (archive footage)

Acting

Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination. While they wait for the rain to stop,...

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

1995

Characters

5.9

A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate. Based on the children's book of th...

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a...

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Kermit the Frog / Ernie

7.0
Acting

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary....

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

1993

as Ernie

7.3
Acting

Muppets, monsters, friends and family - they're all invited to a very special sing-along on the most famous street in the world! Released to coincide ...

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992

In Memory Of, Characters

7.4

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time vis...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

1991

In Memory Of

6.2

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create ...

Living with Dinosaurs

Living with Dinosaurs

1990

Executive Producer

7.3
Producing

A socially awkward young English boy deals with his fears about his unemployed artist father, his pregnant mother, and his asthma, with the help of hi...

Basil Hears a Noise

Basil Hears a Noise

1990

In Memory Of

Basil, Louis the otter, Dodi the green adventurer and Elmo the furry red monster go camping and after Basil hears a noise, embark on a medieval advent...

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

as Self / Various Muppets (archive footage)

6.8
Acting

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

1990

Characters

6.0

Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary

The Witches

The Witches

1990

Executive Producer

6.9
Producing

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand H...

Jim Henson: In Performance

1990

Acting

Sure we’re interested in Jim Henson’s work as a filmmaker and creative innovator, but his brilliant talents as a performer are often overlooked. As a ...

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990

as Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)

10.0
Acting

A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Link Hogthrob (voice)

6.4
Acting

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney...

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

Executive Producer, Characters

6.4
Producing

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney...

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1990

6.0
Acting

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, ...

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

6.9
Acting

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

1990

as Harvey Monster (voice)

6.0
Acting

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street...

50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration

50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration

1989

as Kermit the Frog

Acting

A special highlighting fifty years in the history of television. Includes tributes to Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Walter Cronkite, Jackie Gleason, Bo...

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989

Director

Directing

Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is...

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

1989

as Self

10.0
Acting

Film produced by the Puppeteers of America documenting a visit from Jim Henson and Frank Oz to MIT in 1989. It features an introduction as well as cl...

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

1989

as Waldorf

Acting

In this special, Miss Piggy and her associate producer Gonzo attempt to take viewers on a star-studded trip around Hollywood and fail miserably.

Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989

as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Bugsy Them (voice)

8.0
Acting

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the d...

Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989

Director

8.0
Directing

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the d...

Free to Be... a Family

Free to Be... a Family

1988

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

9.3
Acting

Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and...

Wow, You're A Cartoonist!

Wow, You're A Cartoonist!

1988

as Kermit The Frog

Acting

Wow, You're a Cartoonist! is a title in the 1988 Play-Along Video series. Hosted by Muppet siblings Kai-Lee and P.J., the video aimed to teach kids ho...

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special

1988

as Muppet Performer

6.0
Acting

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!

The Best of Ernie and Bert

The Best of Ernie and Bert

1988

as Ernie

Acting

Perhaps a better title for The Best of Ernie and Bert would be Visits with Ernie and Bert, since the daunting prospect of culling the choicest episode...

The Best of Ernie and Bert

The Best of Ernie and Bert

1988

Director

Directing

Perhaps a better title for The Best of Ernie and Bert would be Visits with Ernie and Bert, since the daunting prospect of culling the choicest episode...

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988

as Kermit the Frog / Swedish Chef / Rowlf the Dog / Link Hogthrob (voice)

Acting

In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio fro...

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988

Executive Producer

Producing

In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio fro...

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

1988

as Rowlf the Dog (voice)

Acting

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The S...

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

1988

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

6.0
Acting

Fozzie Bear teaches the viewers -- as well as his young friends P.J. and Kai-Lee -- to tell funny jokes and perform impressions and magic tricks. At t...

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

1988

Executive Producer

Producing

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The S...

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear

1988

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

Fozzie Bear teaches the viewers -- as well as his young friends P.J. and Kai-Lee -- to tell funny jokes and perform impressions and magic tricks. At t...

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie / Self

6.9
Acting

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, ...

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

Executive Producer, Characters

6.9
Producing

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, ...

Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987

as Cantus the Minstrel / Convincing John / Self / Host

Acting

Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in this documentary special hosted by Jim Henson - featuring a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock character design and dev...

Sesame Street: Sing Along

Sesame Street: Sing Along

1987

Acting

Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun. So sing along with Big Bir...

Inside the Labyrinth

Inside the Labyrinth

1986

as Self

7.6
Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

Inside the Labyrinth

Inside the Labyrinth

1986

Writer

7.6
Writing

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

1986

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

6.7
Acting

It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explain...

The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

1986

Producer, Characters

6.7
Producing

It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explain...

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

as Goblins (uncredited)

7.3
Acting

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King and he whisks Toby away to his castle at the centre o...

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

Story, Director

7.3
Writing Directing

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King and he whisks Toby away to his castle at the centre o...

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

1986

as Ernie/Kermit the Frog/King Peter the Persnickety (voice)

Acting

With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (...

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

1986

as Dog (voice)

7.0
Acting

As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into th...

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

1986

Director, Producer, Characters

7.0
Directing Producing

As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into th...

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

as Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Mahna Mahna / Harry the Hipster / Self

5.0
Acting

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have ga...

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

Creator, Characters

5.0

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have ga...

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

1986

as Ernie / The King (Bedtime Stories & Songs) (voice)

Acting

Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as part of the My Sesame Street Home Video label. The vid...

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

1985

as Rowlf (voice)

Acting

Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The...

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985

as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)

6.3
Acting

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big...

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985

Characters

6.3

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big...

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985

as Kermit the Frog

Acting

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Fr...

Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures

1985

as Kermit The Frog / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Link Hogthrob / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Newsman

Acting

Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segme...

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985

Writer

Writing

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Fr...

Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures

1985

Writer

Writing

Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segme...

The Muppet Revue

The Muppet Revue

1985

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

Kermit and Fozzie take a stroll down Muppet Memory Lane in this rollicking revue which contains both original production and material from the best of...

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

6.7
Acting

The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog o...

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985

Writer, Producer

6.7
Writing Producing

The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog o...

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Kermit the Frog

8.0
Acting

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was t...

Into the Night

Into the Night

1985

as Man on Phone

6.5
Acting

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

1985

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketc...

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

1985

Writer

Writing

Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketc...

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

1984

as Cantus the Minstrel (voice)

6.0
Acting

Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to...

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

1984

Creator

6.0

Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to...

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)

6.6
Acting

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a...

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

Executive Producer, Characters

6.6
Producing

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a...

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

1984

as Jim Henson (self)

6.7
Acting

Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors...

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983

as Self

8.5
Acting

Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this ...

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

1983

as Ernie (voice)

6.5
Acting

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the n...

Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

1983

as Ernie (voice)

5.8
Acting

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. A...

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Waldorf / Zeke (voice)

6.8
Acting

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special...

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983

Director, Producer, Characters

6.8
Directing Producing

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special...

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

1983

as Self

6.6
Acting

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United...

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

1983

Director

6.6
Directing

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United...

Muppet Breakthrough

1983

as Leo

Acting

Muppet Meeting Films: "What's This Meeting All About?", "The B.I.G. Plan", "Who Needs a Break?", "The Sky's the Limit"

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982

as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master

7.1
Acting

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, be...

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982

Director, Producer, Story

7.1
Directing Producing Writing

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, be...

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

1982

as Kermit The Frog (voice)

8.5
Acting

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit...

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

1982

Producer, Director, Characters

8.5
Producing Directing

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit...

Rocky III

Rocky III

1982

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

6.9
Acting

After an intense fight with Clubber Lang and the death of his trainer Mickey, Rocky Balboa is left devastated. Former rival Apollo Creed steps in to h...

I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty

1982

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

An all-star variety special saluting America.

Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.

Muppet Side Splitter

Muppet Side Splitter

1981

as Leo (voice)

Acting

Jim Henson’s “for hire” work using Muppets to spice up dull corporate meetings

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman

6.9
Acting

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is sto...

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

Director, Characters

6.9
Directing

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is sto...

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

as Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf

7.1
Acting

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog ...

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

Producer, Writer, Characters

7.1
Producing Writing

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog ...

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef (voice)

7.0
Acting

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with tradi...

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

Characters

7.0

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with tradi...

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)

7.2
Acting

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

Producer, Characters

7.2
Producing

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

as Various Muppets

6.3
Acting

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movi...

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

Characters

6.3

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movi...

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

1979

as Ernie / Kermit the Frog (archive footage) (uncredited)

Acting

Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of S...

The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show

1979

as Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

Unsold pilot for a talk show hosted by Orson Welles.

Meal Break

1979

as Leo / Spaghetti

Acting

Leo is happy to have a meal break, but Grump verbally assaults the food.

Grump Critic

1979

as Leo

Acting

"Leo asks Grump to give him a signal if his speech gets boring." (Muppet Wiki)

Let's Have the Dam Break

1979

as Leo

Acting

"As Leo gives a speech on the state of accounting, Grump desperately needs to relieve himself." (Muppet Wiki)

Muppet Breaker Upper

1979

as Leo

Acting

Muppet Meeting Films: "Introduction with a Slight Snare", "The Five Basic Rules of Selling", "Wheels of Progress", "The Secret of Success"

Muppet Gimme a Break

1979

as Leo / Pasta in "Meal Break"

Acting

Muppet Meeting Films: "Meal Break", "Grump Critic", "Let's Have the Dam Break"

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)

7.4
Acting

Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

Executive Producer

7.4
Producing

Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Hip Hip Parade!

Hip Hip Parade!

1978

as Kermit the Frog

Acting

Hip Hip Parade! was a primetime special promoting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally broadcast on PBS stations throughout Thanksgiving wee...

Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50

1978

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th bi...

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

1978

as Kermit The Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth

7.0
Acting

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf

6.0
Acting

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC. Guest sta...

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

as Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)

6.9
Acting

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

Director, Producer, Characters

6.9
Directing Producing

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Sesame Street at Night?

Sesame Street at Night?

1977

as Guy Smiley / Ernie / Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)

Acting

Shalit is to host an adult 'look' at Sesame Street in a Festival '77 special for PBS. The 30-minute special, Sesame Street at Night? takes its theme f...

The Muppet Show Pitch Reel

1976

as Leo / Kermit the Frog (voice)

9.0
Acting

The presentation by Jim Henson that started it all.

Julie: My Favourite Things

Julie: My Favourite Things

1975

as Kermit the Frog/Dr. Teeth

Acting

A Julie Andrews special with The Muppets and Peter Sellers.

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

as Kermit the Frog / Leo (voice)

Acting

Consists of the shorts "The Muppet Introduction", "Just a Few Announcements" and "Sell, Sell, Sell".

Just a Few Announcements

1975

as Kermit the Frog

Acting

"Before the Muppets begin their meeting, Janice reads a series of announcements." (Muppet Wiki)

The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975

as Kermit the Frog

Acting

"Janice introduces "the person who will introduce the person who will introduce the next speaker," P. Fenton Cosgrove, who brings on Sam the Eagle, wh...

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

Director

Directing

Consists of the shorts "The Muppet Introduction", "Just a Few Announcements" and "Sell, Sell, Sell".

Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

1974

as Kermit / Ernie / Guy Smiley / Person with Cue Card (voice)

6.0
Acting

The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.

Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

1973

Producer

8.0
Producing

Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 2...

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972

as Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat (voice)

6.5
Acting

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972

Director, Characters, Producer

6.5
Directing Producing

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

The King of Eight

The King of Eight

1971

as The King of Eight

10.0
Acting

The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the ...

The King of Eight

The King of Eight

1971

Director

10.0
Directing

The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the ...

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

as Kermit / Garth / King Rupert (voice)

6.7
Acting

A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say eve...

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

Director, Characters

6.7
Directing

A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say eve...

The Queen of Six

The Queen of Six

1971

Director

Directing

The Queen of Six is a stop-motion animated short produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson. Similar to "The King of Eight," the short focuses on the do...

Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie

1971

as Kermit the Frog (voice)

Acting

A comedy/variety special hosted by Goldie Hawn featuring special guests Ruth Buzzi, Johnny Carson, Bob Dishy, and the Muppets.

Number Twelve Rocks

Number Twelve Rocks

1971

Director

Directing

A group of twelve rocks remove themselves from a crowd and are counted out, before taking the shape of a numeral 12.

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

as Fred / Lothar (voice)

6.3
Acting

Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! O...

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

Characters

6.3

Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! O...

Doll House

Doll House

1970

Director

Directing

"Doll House" is a Sesame Street song about the number 2. The song features vocals by Juli Christman, and is accompanied with a live-action film by Jim...

The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets

1970

as Self

8.0
Acting

Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Mupp...

The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets

1970

Characters

8.0

Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Mupp...

This Way to Sesame Street

This Way to Sesame Street

1969

as Ernie/Kermit

Acting

A commercial television preview of the new children's educational series, Sesame Street.

Sesame Street Pitch Reel

Sesame Street Pitch Reel

1969

as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Grump / Conrad Love / The Spook

Acting

Rowlf the Dog presents the concept of the revolutionary educational children's show, Sesame Street (1969), to Kermit the Frog.

Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

1969

as Kermit The Frog / King Goshposh / Rufus (voice)

7.0
Acting

Hey Cinderella! is a one-hour Jim Henson special which tells a cracked version of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella lives with her wicked stepmother ...

Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

1969

Director, Characters

7.0
Directing

Hey Cinderella! is a one-hour Jim Henson special which tells a cracked version of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella lives with her wicked stepmother ...

The Cube

The Cube

1969

Director, Writer

7.1
Directing Writing

An unnamed man, simply called "The Man" is trapped in a cubical white room where anyone else can enter and leave, but which he himself apparently cann...

The Wizard of Id

The Wizard of Id

1969

as The Wizard / The Spook (voice)

Acting

An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.

The Wizard of Id

The Wizard of Id

1969

Director

Directing

An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.

Youth '68

1968

Producer, Writer

Producing Writing

This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

Wheels That Go

Wheels That Go

1967

Director

6.4
Directing

A young boy ponders the marvel of wheels.

Ripples

Ripples

1967

Director

6.7
Directing

Ripples uses images cut together to visualize the mind's eye of an architect as he considers his next project.

The Paperwork Explosion

The Paperwork Explosion

1967

Acting

Mankind has devoted too much time, too much money and plenty of space on paperwork and more paperwork. In the 1960's, to remove all those obstacles an...

The Paperwork Explosion

The Paperwork Explosion

1967

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

Mankind has devoted too much time, too much money and plenty of space on paperwork and more paperwork. In the 1960's, to remove all those obstacles an...

Limbo: The Organized Mind

Limbo: The Organized Mind

1966

as Limbo (voice)

8.5
Acting

Short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo, combining live puppetry with pre-recorded film.

The Idea Man

The Idea Man

1966

as Limbo

Acting

The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966. Th...

I'm Nobody

I'm Nobody

1966

as Limbo (voice)

Acting

I'm Nobody is a film created by Jim Henson consisting of city crowds shot from the shoulders, up, and slightly blurred with slow dissolves. The film p...

Limbo: The Organized Mind

Limbo: The Organized Mind

1966

Animation Director, Director

8.5
Directing

Short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo, combining live puppetry with pre-recorded film.

The Idea Man

The Idea Man

1966

Director

Directing

The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966. Th...

I'm Nobody

I'm Nobody

1966

Director

Directing

I'm Nobody is a film created by Jim Henson consisting of city crowds shot from the shoulders, up, and slightly blurred with slow dissolves. The film p...

Rowlf the Salesman

Rowlf the Salesman

1966

as Rowlf the Dog

Acting

Rowlf the Dog joins IBM as a salescanine, in three parts (and a conclusion).

Rowlf the Salesman

Rowlf the Salesman

1966

Director

Directing

Rowlf the Dog joins IBM as a salescanine, in three parts (and a conclusion).

The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965

as Dasher / Prancer (voice)

Acting

Dasher tells the other reindeer that there's no snow and thus they can't deliver any presents. Prancer, Dancer, Donder and Bitzen keep breaking into ...

The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965

Director

Directing

Dasher tells the other reindeer that there's no snow and thus they can't deliver any presents. Prancer, Dancer, Donder and Bitzen keep breaking into ...

Alexander the Grape

Alexander the Grape

1965

as Freddy the Fierce (voice)

6.0
Acting

ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learn...

Alexander the Grape

Alexander the Grape

1965

Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer

6.0
Directing Writing

ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learn...

Run, Run

Run, Run

1965

Producer, Director of Photography, Director

7.0
Producing Directing

RUN, RUN, a polished live-action effort shot by Jim Henson and Frank Oz in Greenwich, CT in October 1965, is a visualization of the joys of childhood ...

Time Piece

Time Piece

1965

as Man

7.3
Acting

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experi...

Time Piece

Time Piece

1965

Director, Producer, Writer

7.3
Directing Producing Writing

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experi...

Robot

Robot

1963

Director

4.8
Directing

A robot illustrates the nascent, but growing relationship between man and machine - a relationship not without tension and resentment.

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Tales of the Tinkerdee

1962

as Kermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre (voice)

6.3
Acting

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Gr...

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Tales of the Tinkerdee

1962

Producer, Writer

6.3
Producing Writing

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Gr...

Drums West

Drums West

1961

Director

7.2
Directing

This newly rediscovered short was created in Jim's home studio in Bethesda, MD around 1961. It is one of several experimental shorts inspired by the m...

Visual Thinking

Visual Thinking

1961

as Kermit / Harry the Hipster (voice)

Acting

In a mix of puppetry and animation, Harry demonstrates the Art of Visual Thinking to Kermit—and what it does to you once it gets out of control.

Visual Thinking

Visual Thinking

1961

Director, Writer, Prop Designer

Directing Writing

In a mix of puppetry and animation, Harry demonstrates the Art of Visual Thinking to Kermit—and what it does to you once it gets out of control.

Shearing Animation

Shearing Animation

1961

Director

6.8
Directing

An abstract animated film inspired by the work of jazz musician Chico Hamilton.

Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse

1960

Director

Directing

CAT AND MOUSE is Jim Henson’s second and more ambitious interpretation of a composition from jazz drummer Chico Hamilton whom Jim met and collaborated...