Jim Henson

Jim Henson's biography

James Maury Henson is 54 years old television director born at Greenville. James was born on Thursday 24th of September 1936. He is often nicknamed as Jim. According to year of birth 1936 James belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 24th of September means James is Libra. Libra sign depicts that it is all about “Balance”. It seems that their life is very balanced, however, things are way opposite as they always face unstable situations in order to balance it further.

He is native english speaker. James is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. James´s primary profession is to be television director. You can know James also as film director, film producer, voice actor, puppeteer, actor, screenwriter, animator. He is recently known as television producer.

Jim Henson's family

Jim Henson's ex wife

Jane Henson

Jim Henson and Jane Henson have been together since 1959 for 31 years. She is known as puppeteer. James´s ex wife was born on Saturday 16th of June 1934 in St. Albans. James´s ex wife died on Tuesday 2nd of April 2013 in Greenwich. Jane Henson was 77 years old, when this happened.

He has 2 sons and 3 daughters

Jim Henson's son: Brian Henson

Jim Henson's son's name is Brian Henson. He is known as television director. His son was born on Sunday 3rd of November 1963 in New York City.

Jim Henson's son: John Henson

Jim Henson's son's name is John Henson. He is known as puppeteer. James´s son was born on Sunday 25th of April 1965 in Greenwich. James´s son died on Friday 14th of February 2014 in Saugerties. John Henson was 78 years old, when this happened.

Jim Henson's daughter: Lisa Henson

Jim Henson's daughter's name is Lisa Henson. She is known as television producer. James´s daughter was born on Monday 9th of May 1960 in Westchester County.

Jim Henson's daughter: Cheryl Henson

Jim Henson's daughter's name is Cheryl Henson. She is known as artist. His daughter was born on Monday 7th of August 1961.

Jim Henson's daughter: Heather Henson

Jim Henson's daughter's name is Heather Henson. She is known as puppeteer. His daughter was born on Saturday 19th of December 1970 in New York City.

Jim Henson's schools

We found 2 schools James attended. Complete list of schools: University of Maryland, Northwestern High School.

Detailed informations about James´s schools

• Attended the University of Maryland, College Park
• Attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Jim Henson's career

His main focus is to be television director. James is famous thanks to Creator of the Muppets.

Is Jim Henson gay ?

He is known to be straight.

How did Jim Henson die

James died on on Wednesday 16th of May 1990 when he was 54 years old at Manhattan. Jim Hensons death was caused by organ failure (due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome). It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Jim Henson's Awards

• His short film Time Piece (1965) won an Academy Award nomination in 1966.
• The Muppet Show (1976) became an immediate international success winning numerous awards while also attracting a worldwide audience of some 235 million in over 100 countries.
• He was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6631 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on September 24, 1991 (what would have been his 55th birthday).

Jim Henson's Nominations

• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film

What else you don't know about Jim Henson ?

James´s middle name is Maury.

What Jim Henson has done for a first time

• First met Jerry Juhl at a Puppeteers of America convention.
• First met David Lazer when he had been contracted to make a few short puppet films for them. Lazer worked at IBM.
• His first television character was called Pierre, the French Rat. It began life as a comic strip drawn by Henson for a high-school publication in 1954.

Jim Henson's quotes

• When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here. It's a wonderful life and I love it.
• I believe that life is basically a process of growth - that we go through many lives, choosing situations and problems that we will learn through.
• I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best. I know I drive some people crazy with what seems to be ridiculous optimism, but it has always worked out for me.
• I think there are lots of ways of leading very good lives and growing spiritually. This process of growth goes on whether we believe in it or not.
• If our 'message' is anything, it's a positive approach to life. That life is basically good. People are basically good.
• Simple is Good.
• Some people claim Kermit is my alter-ego. I'm not sure I know what that means. I like to work Kermit because there's a lot of leeway for ad-libbing, which I don't have with most other characters but I'm not sure that I'm not Kermit.
• I love my work, I enjoy it. I have a terrific group of people who work with me.
• I've always tried to present a positive view of the world in my work. It's so much easier to be negative and cynical and predict doom for the world than it is to try and figure out how to make things better. We have an obligation to do the latter.
• The most sophisticated people I've ever known had just one thing in common: they were all in touch with their inner children.
• [about Kermit] He can say things I hold back.
• I don't talk about money. I think that any expensive movie is only going to hurt itself by talking about the amount of the budget. Nothing is ever worth it.
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Jim Henson's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how Jim Henson looks. We will focus on James´s height, body shape, eye color and hair color. James is tall as 6' 3" (191 cm). Body build is slim. His eyes are tinted brown - dark. His hair is shade of brown - light.