Jerry Nelson

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Jerry Nelson

Acting

Born 1934-07-10 · Died 2012-08-24

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

142 credits across movies and TV

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979 · Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1990 · Count von Count / Duck (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984 · Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

2002 · The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)

Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981 · Self

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985 · Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 · Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager

Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

2002 · Statler (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999 · Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996 · The Amazing Mumford

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

2010 · Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)

The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

1986 · Balthasar (voice)

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

1986 · Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985 · Whatnot Monster (voice)

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972 · T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971 · Robin / Featherstone (voice)

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983 · Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

2004

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982 · High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005 · Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)

Lighthouse Island

Lighthouse Island

1989 · Fred

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979 · Various Muppets

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

1991 · The Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970 · Thog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008 · Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

1997 · The Count

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999 · Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987 · Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

1983 · Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)

Sesame Street: Sing Along

Sesame Street: Sing Along

1987

Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!

1990 · Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975 · P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

1996 · Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989 · Ralph Robin / Jack (voice)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999 · Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

1999 · Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

1983 · The Count (voice)

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001 · Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998 · The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)

The Muppets

The Muppets

2011 · Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101

2004

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Muppet Music Moments

Muppet Music Moments

2004 · Self

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993

Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987 · Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978 · Snuffy / The Count (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996 · Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)

CinderElmo

CinderElmo

1999 · Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007 · Count von Count (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

2011 · Channel Announcer

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002 · Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

Sesame Street: Monster Hits!

1990 · Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977 · Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)

Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

1994 · Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981 · Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979 · Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)

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

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

2017 · Self

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996 · Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

1993 · Count von Count and Herry Monster

The Cube

The Cube

1969 · Monk

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

1984 · Gobo Fraggle (voice)

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990 · Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

1988 · Pretty Great Performances Announcer/Mr. Johnson/Count Von Count (voice)

Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie

1971 · Snivelly (voice)

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990 · Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)

Hey Cinderella!

Hey Cinderella!

1969 · Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014 · Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

1983 · Two-Headed Monster (voice)

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986 · Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle

I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

2002 · Self

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994 · Self (archive footage)

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2006 · Self

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

2008 · Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985

Fraggles Look For Jobs

Fraggles Look For Jobs

1986 · Gobo (voice)

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988 · Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)

Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

1973

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

1999 · Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992 · Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993 · The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002 · Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

1997 · Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

1997 · Carlos / Parker (voice)

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

2009 · Herry Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories

1986 · Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003 · Mr. Johnson (voice)

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977 · Robin the Frog

Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch

1974 · Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

2005 · Self

Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989 · Bubba / Spot (voice)

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

1998 · Various characters (archive footage)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994 · Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)

Muppet Gimme a Break

Muppet Gimme a Break

1979 · Bread Roll in "Meal Break"

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990 · Robin the Frog (voice)

The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975 · P. Fenton Cosgrove

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

1979 · The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004 · Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

1978 · Floyd Pepper

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006 · Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992 · Robin

The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965 · Donder (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

2001 · Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004 · Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008 · Count von Count

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

2001 · Fred the Wonder Horse

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002 · The Count

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990 · Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)

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

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

2004 · The Count

Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!

Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!

1976

The Vent Event

The Vent Event

1978 · Dr. Jerry Nelson

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

1985 · Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012 · Count von Count

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015

Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers

Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers

1986 · Count von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

1975 · Self

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993 · Count(voice)

Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read

1992 · "OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

2000 · Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)

The Royal Variety Performance 1977

The Royal Variety Performance 1977

1977

Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002 · Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

2003 · The Count

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 · Aloysius Snuffleupagus

Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

2000 · General Public

Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock

1983 · Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976 · Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)

Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

1996 · Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama

The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

1985

Sniz and Fondue

Sniz and Fondue

1996

Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

1996

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

1969 · Self

Studio DC: Almost Live

Studio DC: Almost Live

2008 · Floyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 · Self - Guest

NBC Experiment in Television

NBC Experiment in Television

1967 · Monk

Secret Life of Toys

Secret Life of Toys

1994 · Balthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Scred (voice)