Jerry Nelson
Born: 1934-07-10
Birthplace: 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.
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Known For
The Muppets
The Dark Crystal
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Muppets Most Wanted
The Muppet Movie
The Earth Day Special
Muppet Treasure Island
Jim Henson Idea Man
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Top Movie Credits
The Muppets
Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Dark Crystal
High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted
In Memory Of
The Muppet Movie
Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
The Earth Day Special
Robin the Frog (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island
Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)