Jerry Nelson

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Known For Acting

Known Credits 118

Gender Male

Birthday July 10, 1934

Day of Death August 24, 2012 (78 years old)

Place of Birth Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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Jerry Nelson

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.

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Known For

Acting

2024

as Self (archive footage)

2017

as Himself

2014		Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
2014		Muppets Most Wanted as Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

2011		The Muppets as Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2011		Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends as Channel Announcer

2010

as Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)

2009		Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009		Jim Henson's Tales From Muppetland
2009		Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo as Herry Monster (voice)

2008		Studio DC: Almost Live (2 episodes) as Floyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)
2008		The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
2008		Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland as Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)

2007

as Count von Count (voice)

2006

as Self

2005		Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow as Self
2005		Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away as Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)
2005		Fraggle Rock - Live By the Rule of the Rock as Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)

2004		Muppet History 101
2004		Muppet Music Moments as Self
2004		Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
2004		Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover as Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
2004		Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

2003		It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
2003		Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic as The Count / Announcer (voice)
2003		Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs as Mr. Johnson (voice)

2002		Kermit's Swamp Years as Statler (voice)
2002		Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse as The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
2002		Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
2002		I Love Muppets as Self

2001

as Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops

2000

(27 episodes) as General Public

1999		The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
1999		Muppets from Space as Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
1999		The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
1999		The Very Best of the Muppet Show as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
1999		Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs as Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)
1999		CinderElmo as Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)

1998		The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street as Various characters (archive footage)
1998		Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)

1997		Sesame Street: Fiesta! as Carlos / Parker (voice)
1997		Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! as The Count
1997		Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)

1996		Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)
1996		The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1 episode)
1996		Sniz and Fondue (24 episodes)
1996		Muppets Tonight (22 episodes) as Dr. Julius Strangepork / A. Ligator
1996		Muppet Treasure Island as Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
1996		Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)
1996		Sesame Street: Imagine That! as The Amazing Mumford

1994		The World of Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)
1994		Muppet Classic Theater as Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)
1994		Sesame Street \| All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Count von Count / Herry Monster
1994		Secret Life of Toys (13 episodes) as Balthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz

1993		Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
1993		Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! as Count von Count and Herry Monster
1993		Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1992

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

1991

as The Big Bad Wolf

1990		Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music as Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
1990		The Muppets at Walt Disney World as Camilla / Ma Bear / Floyd / Robin the Frog (voice)
1990		The Earth Day Special as Robin the Frog (voice)
1990		Sesame Street: Monster Hits! as Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)
1990		Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! as Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)
1990		Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1989		The Song of the Cloud Forest as Ralph Robin / Jack
1989		Dog City: The Movie as Bubba / Spot (voice)
1989		The Jim Henson Hour (12 episodes)
1989		Lighthouse Island as Fred

1988		Sesame Street \| Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special as Muppet Performer
1988		Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director as Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)

1987		A Muppet Family Christmas as Various Characters
1987		Down at Fraggle Rock as Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self
1987		Sesame Street: Sing Along

1986		The Christmas Toy as Balthasar (voice)
1986		Fraggles Look For Jobs as Gobo (voice)
1986		Sesame Street: Learning About Letters as Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)
1986		The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as 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
1986		Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories as Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)

1985		Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters (13 episodes)
1985		Follow That Bird as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
1985		Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff as Whatnot Monster (voice)
1985		Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1984		The Bells of Fraggle Rock as Gobo Fraggle (voice)
1984		The Muppets Take Manhattan as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)

1983		Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as The Count (voice)
1983		Big Bird in China as Two-Headed Monster (voice)
1983		Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)
1983		Fraggle Rock (96 episodes) as Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)

1982

as High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)

1981		Of Muppets & Men as Self
1981		The Great Muppet Caper as Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager
1981		The Muppets Go to the Movies as Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)

1979		John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
1979		The Muppet Movie as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
1979		The Muppets Go Hollywood as Various Muppets
1979		A Walking Tour of Sesame Street as The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)
1979		Muppet Gimme a Break as Bread Roll in "Meal Break"

1978		Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas (1 episode) as Emmet Otter
1978		Christmas Eve on Sesame Street as Snuffy / The Count (voice)

1977		The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special as Robin the Frog
1977		Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas as Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)

1976

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

1975		The Muppet Introduction as P. Fenton Cosgrove
1975		Muppet Picker Upper as P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)

1974

as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)

1973

1972

as T.R. the Rooster/Caleb Siles (voice)

1971		Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince as Robin/Featherstone (voice)
1971		Pure Goldie as Snivelly (voice)

1970

as Thog/Zippity/Snivelly (voice)

1969		Sesame Unpaved (67 episodes)
1969		Sesame Street (130 episodes) as Aloysius Snuffleupagus
1969		Hey Cinderella! as Featherstone/Stepsister #2 (voice)
1969		Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (2 episodes) as Self
1969		The Cube as Monk

1968

(1 episode) as Self - Guest

1967

(1 episode) as Monk

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2014

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