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 Muppet Movie
The Dark Crystal
Muppets Most Wanted
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Great Muppet Caper
Muppets from Space
Muppet Treasure Island
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Muppets Take Manhattan

Top Movie Credits

The Muppets Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Muppet Movie Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
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)
The Great Muppet Caper Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
Muppets from Space Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)