Cheryl Henson

Cheryl Lee Henson (born August 7, 1961) has served as the President of the Jim Henson Foundation since 1992. She is a philanthropist and supporter of puppetry arts and artists, and serves as a board member of The Jim Henson Company. She was honored in 2010 at the LaMama Gala, and in 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cheryl Henson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Labyrinth (1986)

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When teen Sarah is forced to babysit Toby, her baby stepbrother, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Henson
CAST:  David Bowie  •  Jennifer Connelly  •  Toby Froud  •  Christopher Malcolm

When teen Sarah is forced to babysit Toby, her baby stepbrother, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Henson
CAST:  David Bowie  •  Jennifer Connelly  •  Toby Froud  •  Christopher Malcolm

The Muppet Movie (1979)

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A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Frawley
CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Jerry Nelson  •  Richard Hunt

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Frawley
CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Jerry Nelson  •  Richard Hunt

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

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Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Constance Marks
CAST:  Bill Barretta  •  Frank Oz  •  Whoopi Goldberg  •  Kevin Clash

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Constance Marks
CAST:  Bill Barretta  •  Frank Oz  •  Whoopi Goldberg  •  Kevin Clash

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015)

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of ...  (more)

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CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Brian Henson  •  Cheryl Henson

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of ...  (more)

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CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Brian Henson  •  Cheryl Henson

Run, Run (1965)

RUN, RUN, a polished live-action effort shot by Jim Henson and Frank Oz in Greenwich, CT in October 1965, is a visualization of the joys of childhood and the wonder of nature. In the short, Jim’s daughters run freely through woods saturated by the colors of autumn ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Henson
CAST:  Lisa Henson  •  Cheryl Henson  •  Jane Henson

RUN, RUN, a polished live-action effort shot by Jim Henson and Frank Oz in Greenwich, CT in October 1965, is a visualization of the joys of childhood and the wonder of nature. In the short, Jim’s daughters run freely through woods saturated by the colors of autumn ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Henson
CAST:  Lisa Henson  •  Cheryl Henson  •  Jane Henson

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Charmoli
CAST:  John Denver  •  Frank Oz  •  Jim Henson  •  Richard Hunt

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Charmoli
CAST:  John Denver  •  Frank Oz  •  Jim Henson  •  Richard Hunt

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow (2005)

Interviews with key participants from and behind-the-scenes footage of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Shemin
CAST:  Michael K. Frith  •  Cheryl Henson  •  Rollie Krewson  •  Jerry Nelson

Interviews with key participants from and behind-the-scenes footage of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Shemin
CAST:  Michael K. Frith  •  Cheryl Henson  •  Rollie Krewson  •  Jerry Nelson

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

"Jim Henson: Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of "Sesame Street," "The Muppet Show," and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ron Howard
CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Rita Moreno  •  Jennifer Connelly

"Jim Henson: Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of "Sesame Street," "The Muppet Show," and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ron Howard
CAST:  Jim Henson  •  Frank Oz  •  Rita Moreno  •  Jennifer Connelly