Jim Henson (born September 24th, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi) was a Puppeteer who was best known for being the creator of the American TV series "The Muppets". Jim died on May 16th, 1990 and his death was recorded as being because of bacterial pneumonia.
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PuppeteerAmerican Born on September 24th Born in 1936 Born in Mississippi Died in 1990 Died at age 53 Died from Pneumonia
"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."
"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." (IMDB)
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
"We allow no geniuses around our Studio."
"John Hurt's performance in Labyrinth didn't win him any acclaim, but it did set him on the path to Henson's professional life. (V)"
"Jim Henson, the creative mind behind beloved Muppets and innovative puppetry techniques, left behind a legacy that continues to bring joy and laughter to people of all ages. (V)"
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