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Jerry Nelson | |
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Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | July 10, 1934
Died | August 23, 2012 Cape Cod, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 78)
Occupation | Puppeteer |
Years active | 1965–2012 |
Spouses |
Jan Nelson (m. 1984) |
Children | 1 |
Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Known 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.