1936 - 1990
Jim Henson American Creator
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Jim Henson dating history
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Jim Henson was previously married to Jane Henson (1959 - 1990).
Jim Henson was in relationships with Daryl Hannah (1989) and Mary Ann Cleary (1986 - 1990).
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American Creator Jim Henson was born James Maury Henson on 24th September, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi, USA and passed away on 16th May 1990 New York City, New York, USA aged 53. He is most remembered for Creator of the Muppets. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Jim Henson is a member of the following lists: Peabody Award winners, Emmy Award winners and American film producers.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 1 |
33 years
|
-
|
-
|
|---|
| Dating | 2 |
4 years, 3 months
|
2 years, 1 month
|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 3 |
33 years
|
12 years, 5 months
|
4 years, 3 months
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
James
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| Middle Name |
Maury
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| Last Name |
Henson
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Maury Henson
|
| Alternative Name |
Jim
|
| Birthday |
24th September, 1936
|
| Birthplace |
Greenville, Mississippi, USA
|
| Died |
16th May, 1990
|
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Organ failure (due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome)
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| Buried |
Cremated, Ashes scattered
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| Height |
6' 3" (191 cm)
|
| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, MD (1954)
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| University |
BA Home Economics, University of Maryland College Park (1960)
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| Occupation Text |
Puppet Creator
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| Occupation |
Creator
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| Claim to Fame |
Creator of the Muppets
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| Year(s) Active |
1954–1990
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| Father |
Paul Henson, Sr.
|
| Mother |
Betty Henson
|
| Brother |
Paul Henson, Jr.
|
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker 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).
