Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Acting

Born:
1934-07-10
Died:
2012-08-24
Place of birth:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024
Movie
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

5.52019
Movie
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

8.22017
Movie
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015
Movie
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014
Movie
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012
Movie
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

6.72011
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

2011
Movie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

8.02010
Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2.02009
Movie
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009
Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

6.02008
Movie
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

8.02008
Movie
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008
Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

6.22007
Movie
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

6.72006
Movie
Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras

Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras

2006
Movie
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

6.02006
Movie
Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

2005
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005
Movie
Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101

2004
Movie
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004
Movie
Muppet Music Moments

Muppet Music Moments

2004
Movie
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004
Movie
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

10.02004
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

7.62004
Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004
Movie
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

2003
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

8.02003
Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

10.02003
Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

6.12002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

7.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

10.02002
Movie
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

5.82002
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

8.22002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002
Movie
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

6.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

6.02001
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

7.02001
Movie
Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

6.62000
TV
Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

8.02000
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999
Movie
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

6.11999
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

7.01999
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

6.71999
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

5.01999
Movie
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999
TV
CinderElmo

CinderElmo

6.31999
Movie
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

9.01998
Movie
Seymore the Snail

Seymore the Snail

1998
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

6.11998
Movie
Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

5.71997
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

6.41997
Movie
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

6.01997
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

6.01996
Movie
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

7.81996
TV
Sniz and Fondue

Sniz and Fondue

1996
TV
Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

7.51996
TV
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

6.71996
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

6.51996
Movie
Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996
Movie
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

7.41994
Movie
Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

7.01994
Movie
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

7.01994
Movie
Secret Life of Toys

Secret Life of Toys

9.01994
TV
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

7.01994
Movie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

7.01993
Movie
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

7.31993
Movie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

7.01993
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993
Movie
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

6.01992
Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

7.51992
Movie
Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read

1992
Movie
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

3.01991
Movie
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

6.81990
Movie
Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

10.01990
Movie
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

9.01990
Movie
The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

6.61990
Movie
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

6.01990
Movie
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

6.11990
Movie
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

7.01990
Movie
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

6.01990
Movie
The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

10.01989
Movie
Dog City

Dog City

8.11989
Movie
The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

9.01989
TV
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989

7.21989
Movie
Lighthouse Island

Lighthouse Island

6.01989
Movie
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

6.81988
Movie
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988
Movie
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

6.91987
Movie
Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987
Movie
Sesame Street: Sing Along

Sesame Street: Sing Along

6.01987
Movie
The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

6.81986
Movie
Fraggles Look For Jobs

Fraggles Look For Jobs

1986
Movie
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

7.01986
Movie
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

6.11986
Movie
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

1986
Movie
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers

Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers

10.01986
Movie
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

8.81985
TV
Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

6.41985
Movie
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

8.51985
Movie
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

6.81985
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

1985
Movie
The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

6.01984
Movie
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

6.61984
Movie
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

6.61983
Movie
Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

6.01983
Movie
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

6.71983
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

1983
Movie
Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock

7.41983
TV
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

7.21982
Movie
Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

6.81981
Movie
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

6.91981
Movie
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

7.01981
Movie
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

7.11979
Movie
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

7.21979
Movie
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

6.21979
Movie
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

1979
Movie
Muppet Gimme a Break

Muppet Gimme a Break

1979
Movie
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

7.71978
Movie
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

7.01978
Movie
The Vent Event

The Vent Event

1978
Movie
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

6.01977
Movie
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

6.91977
Movie
The Royal Variety Performance 1977

The Royal Variety Performance 1977

1977
Movie
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

8.01976
TV
Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!

Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!

1976
Movie
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

1975
Movie
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.91975
TV
Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

6.01975
Movie
The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975
Movie
Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

8.01974
Movie
Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

7.31973
Movie
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

6.91972
Movie
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

7.01971
Movie
Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie

8.01971
Movie
The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

6.11970
Movie
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

7.11969
TV
Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

7.41969
Movie
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

1969
TV
The Cube

The Cube

7.11969
Movie
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

6.81968
TV
NBC Experiment in Television

NBC Experiment in Television

1967
TV
The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965
Movie