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Jerry Nelson
Born
10 July 1934
Died
24 August 2012
Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Acting

Jerry Nelson

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.

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As actor

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024 · Self (archive footage)
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

2017 · Self
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014 · Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012 · Count von Count
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012
The Muppets

The Muppets

2011 · Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

2011 · Channel Announcer
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

2010 · Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

2009 · Herry Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008 · Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

2008 · Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008 · Count von Count
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

2008 · Count von Count (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007 · Count von Count (voice)
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2006 · Self
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006 · Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005 · Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

2005 · Self
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

2004

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Muppet History 101

2004

Muppet Music Moments

2004 · Self
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004 · Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004 · Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

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

2004 · The Count
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003 · Mr. Johnson (voice)