Jim Henson
Creator of the Muppets who reinvented puppetry for television.
Their Story
Jim Henson was an American puppeteer who created the Muppets, including characters like Kermit the Frog. He helped make 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppet Show' beloved around the world. He combined puppetry with television in playful, inventive ways.
Era
1900s
Field
Puppetry
Jim Henson
Creator of the Muppets who reinvented puppetry for television.
Art · Puppetry · 1900s
Their Story
Jim Henson was an American puppeteer who created the Muppets, including characters like Kermit the Frog. He helped make 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppet Show' beloved around the world. He combined puppetry with television in playful, inventive ways.
Key Innovation
Reinvented puppetry for television, creating the Muppets and shaping educational children's media.
Why It Matters Today
His characters show students how creativity and craft can make learning fun and memorable.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Henson
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
