Cheryl Henson

Cheryl Henson
Born
Cheryl Lee Henson

(1961-08-07) August 7, 1961 (age 63)
United States
Alma materYale University (BA)
Occupation(s)Puppet builder, philanthropist, puppeteer, actress, producer
Years active1971–present
Notable work
TitlePresident of Jim Henson Foundation
Spouse
Edwin A. Finn Jr.
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(m. 2001)​
Children2
Parents
Family

Cheryl Lee Henson (born August 7, 1961) is an American puppet builder and philanthropist who has served as the president of the Jim Henson Foundation since 1992.[1] A supporter of puppetry arts and artists, she serves as a board member of The Jim Henson Company.[2] She was honored in 2010 at the LaMama Gala, and in 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry.[3]

  1. ^ Leslee Asch (2020). Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater. InForm Press. ISBN 978-0578665344.
  2. ^ "The Henson Board of Directors". The Jim Henson Company. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Cheryl Henson". American Theatre. 28 (9): 17. November 2011.