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Jerry Nelson

Acting

Jerry Nelson

Born July 10, 1934 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA · Died August 24, 2012

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

The Muppets

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The Muppets

Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

The Dark Crystal

IMDb7.1

The Dark Crystal

High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)

The Muppet Christmas Carol

IMDb7.8

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

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Muppets Most Wanted

Announcer (voice) (uncredited), In Memory Of

The Muppet Movie

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The Muppet Movie

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Saturday Night Live

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Saturday Night Live

Scred (voice)

Muppet Treasure Island

IMDb7.0

Muppet Treasure Island

Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)

Muppets from Space

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Muppets from Space

Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)

The Muppet Show

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The Muppet Show

Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)

The Great Muppet Caper

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The Great Muppet Caper

Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park

Sesame Street

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Sesame Street

Aloysius Snuffleupagus

Fraggle Rock

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Fraggle Rock

Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)

A Muppet Family Christmas

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A Muppet Family Christmas

Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)

Follow That Bird

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Follow That Bird

Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)

Jim Henson Idea Man

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Jim Henson Idea Man

Self (archive footage)

Sheep in the Big City

IMDb6.9

Sheep in the Big City

General Public

Filmography

  1. 2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)Movie
  2. 2019Sesame Street: 50 Years and CountingHerry Monster / Various CharactersMovie
  3. 2017Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World WatchedSelfMovie
  4. 2014Jim Henson: Behind the SeamsMovie
  5. 2014Muppets Most WantedAnnouncer (voice) (uncredited), In Memory OfMovie
  6. 2011The MuppetsTelethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)Movie
  7. 2010Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)Movie
  8. 2009Jim Henson: His Sesame Street StoryMovie
  9. 2009Jim Henson's Tales from MuppetlandMovie
  10. 2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoHerry Monster (voice)Movie
  11. 2008Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandCount Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)Movie
  12. 2008Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer VacationCount von Count (voice)Movie
  13. 2008The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveSgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)Movie
  14. 2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownCount von Count (voice)Movie
  15. 2006A Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)Movie
  16. 2006Best Ever Muppet MomentsSelfMovie
  17. 2005Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares AwayGobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)Movie
  18. 2004Muppet History 101Movie
  19. 2004Jim Henson: Commercials and ExperimentsMovie
  20. 2004Muppet Music MomentsSelfMovie
  21. 2004Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween AdventureMovie
  22. 2004Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice)Movie
  23. 2003Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!Movie
  24. 2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Johnson (voice)Movie
  25. 2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieRobin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd PepperMovie
  26. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!Movie
  27. 2002Kermit's Swamp YearsStatler (voice)Movie
  28. 2002Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseThe Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)Movie
  29. 2002Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayKermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)Movie
  30. 2002I Love MuppetsSelfMovie
  31. 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Fred the Wonder HorseMovie
  32. 2001The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / PopsMovie
  33. 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfTwo-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)Movie
  34. 2000Sheep in the Big CityGeneral PublicSeries
  35. 2000Sesame Street: Elmo's WorldCactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)Movie
  36. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandCount / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)Movie
  37. 1999Muppets from SpaceRobin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)Movie
  38. 1999The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / CamillaMovie
  39. 1999The Very Best of the Muppet ShowFloyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / CamillaMovie
  40. 1999Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite SongsCount von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)Movie
  41. 1999CinderElmoCount von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)Movie
  42. 1998The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetVarious characters (archive footage)Movie
  43. 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)Movie
  44. 1997Sesame Street: Fiesta!Carlos / Parker (voice)Movie
  45. 1997Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!The CountMovie
  46. 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeTwo Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)Movie
  47. 1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasCount von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)Movie
  48. 1996The Wubbulous World of Dr. SeussSeries
  49. 1996Muppets TonightStatler / Jowls / Mama FiamaSeries
  50. 1996Muppet Treasure IslandStatler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)Movie
  51. 1996Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure IslandMad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)Movie
  52. 1996Sesame Street: Imagine That!The Amazing MumfordMovie
  53. 1994The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage)Movie
  54. 1994Muppet Classic TheaterRobin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)Movie
  55. 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)Movie
  56. 1994Secret Life of ToysBalthazar / Bratty Rat / DatzSeries
  57. 1994Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being GreenRobin the Frog / Emmet Otter / Gobo Fraggle / Bust of Beethoven / Frog (voice) (archive footage)Movie
  58. 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Count(voice)Movie
  59. 1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationThe Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)Movie
  60. 1993Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!Count von Count and Herry MonsterMovie
  61. 1993Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal SongsMovie
  62. 1992Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'RobinMovie
  63. 1992The Muppet Christmas CarolTiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)Movie
  64. 1991Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street AnimalsThe Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)Movie
  65. 1990The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonRobin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)Movie
  66. 1990Jim Henson's Memorial ServiceMovie
  67. 1990Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His MusicSelf / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)Movie
  68. 1990The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldCamilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)Movie
  69. 1990Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Count von Count / Duck (voice)Movie
  70. 1990The Earth Day SpecialRobin the Frog (voice)Movie
  71. 1990Sesame Street: Monster Hits!Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)Movie
  72. 1990Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)Movie
  73. 1989The Song of the Cloud ForestRalph Robin / Jack (voice)Movie
  74. 1989Dog CityBubba / Spot (voice)Movie
  75. 1989The Jim Henson HourSelf / VariousSeries
  76. 1989Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989Self – Count van Count / Herry Monster / Fozzie BearMovie
  77. 1989Lighthouse IslandFredMovie
  78. 1988Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckiePretty Great Performances Announcer / Mr. Johnson / Count Von Count (voice)Movie
  79. 1987A Muppet Family ChristmasRobin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry MonsterMovie
  80. 1987Down at Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / SelfMovie
  81. 1987Sesame Street: Sing AlongMovie
  82. 1986The Christmas ToyBalthasar (voice)Movie
  83. 1986Sesame Street: Learning About LettersMr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)Movie
  84. 1986The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsCamilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo FraggleMovie
  85. 1986Sesame Street: Learning About NumbersCount von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)Movie
  86. 1985Jim Henson's Little Muppet MonstersSeries
  87. 1985Follow That BirdCount von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)Movie
  88. 1985Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffWhatnot Monster (voice)Movie
  89. 1985Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy StoryMovie
  90. 1984The Bells of Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle (voice)Movie
  91. 1984The Muppets Take ManhattanCamilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)Movie
  92. 1983Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Count (voice)Movie
  93. 1983Big Bird in ChinaTwo-Headed Monster (voice)Movie
  94. 1983Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsSgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)Movie
  95. 1983Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockGobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)Movie
  96. 1983Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)Series
  97. 1982The Dark CrystalHigh Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)Movie
  98. 1981Of Muppets & MenSelfMovie
  99. 1981The Great Muppet CaperSergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in ParkMovie
  100. 1981The Muppets Go to the MoviesLew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)Movie
  101. 1979John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherCamilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)Movie
  102. 1979The Muppet MovieFloyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)Movie
  103. 1979The Muppets Go HollywoodFloyd Pepper (voice)Movie
  104. 1978Christmas Eve on Sesame StreetSnuffy / The Count (voice)Movie
  105. 1978Julie Andrews: One Step Into SpringFloyd PepperMovie
  106. 1977The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy SpecialRobin the FrogMovie
  107. 1977Emmet Otter's Jug-Band ChristmasEmmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)Movie
  108. 1976The Muppet ShowFloyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)Series
  109. 1975Saturday Night LiveScred (voice)Series
  110. 1975Muppet Picker UpperP. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)Movie
  111. 1974Out to LunchCount von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)Movie
  112. 1973Julie on Sesame StreetBiff/ Mr. Snuffleupagus/ Frazzle (voice)Movie
  113. 1972The Muppet Musicians of BremenT.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)Movie
  114. 1971Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceRobin / Featherstone (voice)Movie
  115. 1971Pure GoldieSnivelly (voice)Movie
  116. 1970The Great Santa Claus SwitchThog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)Movie
  117. 1969Sesame StreetAloysius SnuffleupagusSeries
  118. 1969Hey Cinderella!Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)Movie
  119. 1969The CubeMonkMovie
  120. 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestSeries