When was Jim Henson born and where did he grow up?
James Maury Henson was born on the 24th of September 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi. He spent his childhood in Leland, Mississippi, before moving to University Park, Maryland, and later Bethesda.
Common questions about Jim Henson
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What degree did Jim Henson earn from the University of Maryland?
Jim Henson graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. This degree resulted from a university requirement that allowed him to take a newly offered puppetry class.
When did Sesame Street premiere and what characters did Jim Henson perform on the show?
Sesame Street premiered on National Educational Television on the 10th of November 1969. Jim Henson performed the characters of Ernie, game-show host Guy Smiley, and Kermit, who often appeared as a roving television news reporter.
What caused Jim Henson's death and when did he die?
Jim Henson died at 1:21 a.m. on the 16th of May 1990 from organ dysfunction resulting from streptococcal toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. He was 53 years old at the time of his death.
When was Jim Henson's public memorial service held and where did it take place?
Jim Henson's public memorial service was conducted in Manhattan at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on the 21st of May 1990. Another service was conducted on the 2nd of July at St Paul's Cathedral in London.