Jerry Nelson

Acting

1971 — 2002 · 18 films

Lived

10 July 1934 — d. 2012

From

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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.