(1936–90), US puppeteer; full name James Maury Henson. He created the Muppets, which became well known as the principal characters on television's Sesame Street (1969–) and The Muppet Show (1976–81), as well as in a number of movies.
Definition of Henson, Jim in US English:
Henson, Jim
proper nounˈhensən
(1936–90), US puppeteer; full name James Maury Henson. He created the Muppets, which became well known as the principal characters on television's Sesame Street (1969–) and The Muppet Show (1976–81), as well as in a number of movies.