What is Jim Henson's middle name?
Maury
What is Jim Henson's full name?
James Maury Henson
Jim Henson nickname(s):
Jim
Jim Henson date of birth:
September 24, 1936
How old was Jim Henson when died?
53
Where was Jim Henson born?
Greenville, Mississippi, USA
When did Jim Henson die?
May 16, 1990
Where did Jim Henson die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Jim Henson die?
Organ failure (due to streptococcal toxic shock syndrome)
How tall is Jim Henson?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Jim Henson body shape:
Slim
What color are Jim Henson's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jim Henson's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Jim Henson gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Jim Henson?
Christian Science
What is Jim Henson's ethnicity?
White
What is Jim Henson nationality?
American
Where did Jim Henson go to school?
Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, MD (1954)
Where did Jim Henson go to university?
BA Home Economics, University of Maryland College Park (1960)
What is Jim Henson's occupation?
Puppet Creator
Jim Henson claim to fame:
Creator of the Muppets
Who is Jim Henson's father?
Paul Henson, Sr.
Who is Jim Henson's mother?
Betty Henson
Jim Henson brother(s):
Paul Henson, Jr.
Short Biography
James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, film director and producer who achieved international fame as the creator of the Muppets. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and Hyattsville, Maryland, Henson began developing puppets while attending high school. While he was a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, he created Sam and Friends, a five-minute sketch-comedy puppet show that appeared on television. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in home economics, he produced coffee advertisements and developed some experimental films. Feeling the need for more creative output, Henson founded Muppets Inc. in 1958 (which would later become the Jim Henson Company).