Jane Henson

Acting

Jane Henson

Born June 16, 1934 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 2, 2013 · aged 78

Jane Ann Henson (née Nebel; June 16, 1934 – April 2, 2013) was an American puppeteer and co-founder of Muppets, Inc. with her husband Jim Henson. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Henson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Muppets Most WantedMuppets Most Wanted · 2014
Muppets Most Wanted
6.32014
MovieComedyAdventure
After the success of their telethon and renewed fame, the Muppets go on a world tour and find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
The Muppet MovieThe Muppet Movie · 1979
The Muppet Movie
7.21979
MovieFamilyComedy
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 to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Run, RunRun, Run · 1965
Run, Run
7.01965
MovieFamilyDrama
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 and the wonder of nature. In the short, Jim’s daughters run freely through woods saturated by the colors of autumn into the warm embrace of their mother. The action is underscored by Joe Raposo’s lilting music, giving a sense of visual poetry.
Visual ThinkingVisual Thinking · 1961
Visual Thinking
1961
MovieComedyFantasy
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.
Jim Henson's Memorial ServiceJim Henson's Memorial Service · 1990
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
10.01990
MovieDocumentary
Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.
Julie on Sesame StreetJulie on Sesame Street · 1973
Julie on Sesame Street
7.31973
MovieFamily
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 23, 1973 and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974. Using the alleys and stoops of the Sesame Street neighborhood as the venue for this television special, Julie Andrews and Perry Como join forces with the Sesame Street Muppets for an hour of music and antics.
Tales of the TinkerdeeTales of the Tinkerdee · 1962
Tales of the Tinkerdee
6.51962
MovieComedyFamily
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 Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.
Wheels That GoWheels That Go · 1967
Wheels That Go
6.41967
MovieMusic
A young boy ponders the marvel of wheels.

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