FUNKO POP FIGURE 20 JIM HENSON WITH KERMIT THE FROG

Jim Henson (1936-1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, filmmaker, and creator of the iconic Muppets. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Henson began experimenting with puppetry while attending high school in Maryland. He created his first Muppet character, Kermit the Frog, in 1955. The Muppets gained popularity through various television appearances, including “Sesame Street,” which debuted in 1969, and “The Muppet Show,” which aired from 1976 to 1981.

Henson’s innovative approach to puppetry, combining intricate puppetry techniques with humor and wit, revolutionized the genre and earned him widespread acclaim. He not only performed many of the Muppet characters himself but also provided their voices and oversaw their design and production.