Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Born July 10, 1934 (Age: 91) 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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.
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Filmography

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014 as Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Age: 79
The Muppets

The Muppets

2011 as Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Age: 77
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007 as Count von Count (voice) Age: 73
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Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

2005 as Self Age: 71
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004 as Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice) Age: 70
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004 as The Count Age: 69
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004 as Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice) Age: 69
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002 as Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper Age: 68
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

2002 as The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice) Age: 68
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

2002 as Statler (voice) Age: 68
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002 as Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage) Age: 67
Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002 as Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster Age: 67
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

2002 as Self Age: 67
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999 as Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice) Age: 65
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999 as Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice) Age: 65
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

1998 as Various characters (archive footage) Age: 64
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998 as The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice) Age: 63
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996 as Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice) Age: 62
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996 as Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice) Age: 61
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994 as Count von Count / Herry Monster Age: 59
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993 as Count(voice) Age: 59
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993 as The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice) Age: 59
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993 as Age: 58
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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992 as Robin Age: 58
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992 as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice) Age: 58
Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read

1992 as "OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice) Age: 57
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990 as Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice) Age: 56
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990 as Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice) Age: 55
The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990 as Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice) Age: 55
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990 as Robin the Frog (voice) Age: 55
The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989 as Ralph Robin / Jack (voice) Age: 55
Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989 as Bubba / Spot (voice) Age: 54
Lighthouse Island

Lighthouse Island

1989 as Fred Age: 54
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

1988 as Pretty Great Performances Announcer/Mr. Johnson/Count Von Count (voice) Age: 54
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Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988 as Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice) Age: 53
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987 as Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster Age: 53
Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987 as Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self Age: 53
Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985 as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice) Age: 51
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985 as Whatnot Monster (voice) Age: 50
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985 as Age: 50
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984 as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice) Age: 49
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982 as High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice) Age: 48
Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981 as Self Age: 47
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 as Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager Age: 46
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981 as Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice) Age: 46
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979 as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice) Age: 44
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978 as Snuffy / The Count (voice) Age: 44
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

1978 as Floyd Pepper Age: 43
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The Vent Event

1978 as Dr. Jerry Nelson Age: 43
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977 as Robin the Frog Age: 43
Sesame Street at Night?

Sesame Street at Night?

1977 as Frazzle / Herry Monster / Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / Christopher Columbus (voice) (archive footage) Age: 42
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Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!

1976 as Age: 41
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

1975 as Self Age: 41
The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975 as P. Fenton Cosgrove Age: 40
Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

1974 as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice) Age: 40
Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

1973 as Age: 39
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972 as T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice) Age: 37
Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie

1971 as Snivelly (voice) Age: 36
Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

1969 as Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice) Age: 34
The Cube

The Cube

1969 as Monk Age: 34
The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965 as Donder (voice) Age: 31