Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

actor, additional crew, music department

Jerry Nelson was born on Jul 10, 1934 in USA. Jerry Nelson's big-screen debut came with Hey Cinderella! directed by Jim Henson in 1969, strarring Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice). Jerry Nelson is known for The Muppets directed by James Bobin, Jason Segel stars as Gary and Amy Adams as Mary. Jerry Nelson has got 7 awards and 8 nominations so far. The most recent award Jerry Nelson achieved is Behind the Voice Actors Awards. The upcoming new movie Jerry Nelson plays is The Muppets which will be released on Nov 23, 2011.

Puppeteer, actor, musician, and master of voices, Jerry Nelson originally joined Henson & Company as a temporary replacement for Frank Oz, who had been drafted into the armed services in the 60's. He later re-joined the crew as a full-time performer in the 70's, and has since been heavily involved in almost every major Muppet project, including 1, rue Sésame (1969), Le Muppet Show (1976), Fraggle Rock (1983) and feature films. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". Come the late 1990s, Nelson has begun to focus more on his musical career but continues his involvement in The Muppets.

  • Birthday

    Jul 10, 1934
  • Place of Birth

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Known For

Awards

7 wins & 8 nominations

Behind the Voice Actors Awards
2012
Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film
Winner - BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
2012
Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film
Winner - BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
Grammy Awards
1980
Best Recording for Children
Winner - Grammy
1979
Best Recording for Children
Winner - Grammy
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