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Brian Henson
A devoted son and creative visionary, Brian Henson navigates the challenges of preserving his family's iconic legacy while steering The Jim Henson Company into a bold new era of puppetry and storytelling.
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- Actor
- Director
In short · Producing since 1967, 7 decades active, 30 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Biography
Brian David Henson is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and chairman of The Jim Henson Company. He is the son of puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson. Henson has continued his family's legacy in puppetry and entertainment, contributing to the company's projects and creative direction. His work reflects the innovative spirit and artistic vision that defined his parents' contributions to television and film.
Filmography · 23 of 23
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Director
3 creditsActor
20 credits
Jim Henson Idea Man(2024)
Producer
Film
Muppets Haunted Mansion(2021)
Sal Minella
Film
That Puppet Game Show(2013)
Dr. Strabismus
TV
Neil's Puppet Dreams(2012)
Jumper
TV
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz(2005)
Sal Manilla
Film
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie(2002)
Scooter / Janice / Sal Minella (voice)
Film
Jim Hensons The Storyteller Greek Myths(2000)
The Dog (4 Episodes)
TV
Jim Hensons The Storyteller(2000)
Dog (voice) (7 Episodes) , Dog / Devil (voice) (1 Episode) , Dog / Griffin (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
Muppets from Space(1999)
Sal Minella
Film
Muppets Tonight(1996)
Nigel
TV
Muppet Classic Theater(1994)
Andy Pig
Film
The Storyteller: Greek Myths(1991)
The Dog
TV
Inside the Labyrinth(1986)
Puppeteer Co-Ordinator
Film
Labyrinth(1986)
Hoggle / Goblin (voice)
Film
The Christmas Toy(1986)
Cruiser (voice)
Film
Jim Henson's: The Christmas Toy(1986)
Cruiser
Film
Return to Oz(1985)
Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)
Film
The Great Muppet Caper(1981)
Muppet Performer / Cyclist
Film
The Muppet Movie(1979)
Additional Muppet Performer
Film
Wheels That Go(1967)
Boy
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 winAcademy Awards
- Won1991Oscar — Scientific and Technical Award (scientific and Engineering Award)
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Additional credits7Show
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- Remembering Return to OzSelf · 2021
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSelf · 2021
- Prop CultureSelf · 2020
- Eli Roth's History of HorrorSelf (1 Episode) · 2018
- In Their Own Words: Jim HensonSelf - Son · 2015
- A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!Self - Interviewee · 2011
- Reflections of 'the Dark Crystal'Self · 2007
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