James Maury Henson was an American puppeteer and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and directing The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986), as well as creating the Muppets for Sesame Street (1969–present).
- Occupation
- television director, film director, film producer, voice actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 24, 1936
- Died
- May 16, 1990
