Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 10, 1934
Died
August 24, 2012 (age 78)
Place of Birth
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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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VideoKnown For
TV
Saturday Night Live
Scred (voice)
1975
TV
Sesame Street
Aloysius Snuffleupagus
1969
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
TV
Fraggle Rock
Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)
1983
TV
The Muppet Show
Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
1976
TV
Muppets Tonight
Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama
1996
TV
The Jim Henson Hour
Self / Various
1989
Film
The Muppets
Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2011
TV
Sesame Unpaved
1999
Film
The Muppet Movie
Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
1979
TV
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
1996
Film
Muppets Most Wanted
Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2014
Film
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
The Dark Crystal
High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
1982
TV
Sheep in the Big City
General Public
2000
Film
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
1992
Film
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
1993
Film
Muppet Treasure Island
Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
1996
TV
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Self
1969
TV
Studio DC: Almost Live
Floyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)
2008
Filmography
2024FilmJim Henson Idea Manas Self (archive footage)2019FilmSesame Street: 50 Years and Countingas Herry Monster / Various Characters2017FilmMuppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watchedas Self2015FilmSesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!2014FilmJim Henson: Behind the Seams2014FilmMuppets Most Wantedas Announcer (voice) (uncredited)2012FilmSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbersas Count von Count2012FilmSesame Street: Singing with the Stars2011FilmThe Muppetsas Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)2011FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friendsas Channel Announcer2010FilmSesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2as Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)2009FilmJim Henson: His Sesame Street Story2009FilmJim Henson's Tales from Muppetland2009FilmSesame Street: Bedtime with Elmoas Herry Monster (voice)2008FilmSesame Street: Abby in Wonderlandas Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)2008TVStudio DC: Almost Liveas Floyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)2008FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacationas Count von Count (voice)2008FilmThe Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Liveas Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)2008FilmSesame Street: Count on Sportsas Count von Count2007FilmElmo's Christmas Countdownas Count von Count (voice)2006FilmA Sesame Street Christmas Carolas Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)2006FilmBest Ever Muppet Momentsas Self2005FilmBehind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollowas Self2005FilmFraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Awayas Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)2004FilmMuppet History 1012004FilmJim Henson: Commercials and Experiments2004FilmMuppet Music Momentsas Self2004FilmSesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Groveras Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)2004FilmSesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure2004FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!as The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice)2004FilmSesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?as The Count2004FilmSesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bitesas Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)2003FilmElmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)as The Count2003FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!2003FilmSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songsas Mr. Johnson (voice)2002FilmIt's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movieas Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper2002FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!2002FilmSesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouseas The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)2002FilmKermit's Swamp Yearsas Statler (voice)2002FilmSesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Playas Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)2002FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!as The Count2002FilmElmo's World: Family Featureas Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster2002FilmI Love Muppetsas Self2001FilmSesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!as Fred the Wonder Horse2001FilmThe Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3as Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops2001FilmSesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolfas Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)2000TVSheep in the Big Cityas General Public2000FilmSesame Street: Elmo's Worldas Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)1999FilmThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchlandas Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)1999FilmMuppets from Spaceas Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)1999FilmThe Very Best of the Muppet Showas Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla1999FilmThe Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla1999FilmSesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songsas Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)1999TVSesame Unpaved1999FilmCinderElmoas Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)1998FilmThe Best of Kermit on Sesame Streetas Various characters (archive footage)1998FilmSeymore the Snailas Seymore (voice)1998FilmSesame Street: Elmopalooza!as The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)1997FilmSesame Street: Fiesta!as Carlos / Parker (voice)1997FilmSesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!as The Count1997FilmSesame Street: Quiet Timeas Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)1996FilmSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmasas Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)1996TVThe Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss1996TVSniz and Fondue1996TVMuppets Tonightas Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama1996FilmMuppet Treasure Islandas Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)1996FilmMuppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Islandas Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)1996FilmSesame Street: Imagine That!as The Amazing Mumford1994FilmThe World of Jim Hensonas Self (archive footage)1994FilmMuppet Classic Theateras Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)1994FilmSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!as Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)1994TVSecret Life of Toysas Balthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz1994FilmMuppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Greenas Robin the Frog / Emmet Otter / Gobo Fraggle / Bust of Beethoven / Frog (voice) (archive footage)1993FilmSesame Street Stays Up Late!as Count(voice)1993FilmSesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!as Count von Count and Herry Monster1993FilmSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebrationas The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)1993FilmMuppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs1992FilmHoliday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'as Robin1992FilmThe Muppet Christmas Carolas Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)1992FilmGetting Ready to Readas "OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)1991FilmSesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animalsas The Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)1990FilmThe Muppets Celebrate Jim Hensonas Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)1990FilmJim Henson's Memorial Service1990FilmSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Musicas Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)1990FilmThe Muppets at Walt Disney Worldas Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)1990FilmSesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!as Count von Count / Duck (voice)1990FilmThe Earth Day Specialas Robin the Frog (voice)1990FilmSesame Street: Rock & Roll!as Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)1990FilmSesame Street: Monster Hits!as Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)1989FilmThe Song of the Cloud Forestas Ralph Robin / Jack (voice)1989FilmDog Cityas Bubba / Spot (voice)1989TVThe Jim Henson Houras Self / Various1989FilmSesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989as Self – Count van Count / Herry Monster / Fozzie Bear1989FilmLighthouse Islandas Fred1988FilmSesame Street: Put Down the Duckieas Pretty Great Performances Announcer/Mr. Johnson/Count Von Count (voice)1988FilmMuppet Studios Presents: You're the Directoras Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)1987FilmA Muppet Family Christmasas Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster1987FilmDown at Fraggle Rockas Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self1987FilmSesame Street: Sing Along1986FilmThe Christmas Toyas Balthasar (voice)1986FilmFraggles Look For Jobsas Gobo (voice)1986FilmSesame Street: Learning About Lettersas Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)1986FilmThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Yearsas Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle1986FilmSesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Storiesas Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)1986FilmSesame Street: Learning About Numbersas Count von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)1985TVJim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters1985FilmFollow That Birdas Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)1985FilmGonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuffas Whatnot Monster (voice)1985FilmMuppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story1985FilmFraggle Rock: Scared Sillyas Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)1984FilmThe Bells of Fraggle Rockas Gobo Fraggle (voice)1984FilmThe Muppets Take Manhattanas Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)1983FilmDon't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Artas The Count (voice)1983FilmBig Bird in Chinaas Two-Headed Monster (voice)1983FilmRocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppetsas Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)1983FilmFraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rockas Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)1983TVFraggle Rockas Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)1982FilmThe Dark Crystalas High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)1981FilmOf Muppets & Menas Self1981FilmThe Great Muppet Caperas Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park1981FilmThe Muppets Go to the Moviesas Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)1979FilmJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Togetheras Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)1979FilmThe Muppet Movieas Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)1979FilmThe Muppets Go Hollywoodas Floyd Pepper (voice)1979FilmA Walking Tour of Sesame Streetas The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)1979FilmMuppet Gimme a Breakas Bread Roll in "Meal Break"1978FilmChristmas Eve on Sesame Streetas Snuffy / The Count (voice)1978FilmJulie Andrews: One Step Into Springas Floyd Pepper1978FilmThe Vent Eventas Dr. Jerry Nelson1977FilmThe Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Specialas Robin the Frog1977FilmEmmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmasas Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)1977FilmThe Royal Variety Performance 19771976TVThe Muppet Showas Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)1976FilmKagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!as Crazy Harry1975FilmSesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?as Self1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Scred (voice)1975FilmMuppet Picker Upperas P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)1975FilmThe Muppet Introductionas P. Fenton Cosgrove1974FilmOut to Lunchas Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)1973FilmJulie on Sesame Streetas Biff/ Mr. Snuffleupagus/ Frazzle (voice)1972FilmThe Muppet Musicians of Bremenas T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)1971FilmTales from Muppetland: The Frog Princeas Robin / Featherstone (voice)1971FilmPure Goldieas Snivelly (voice)1970FilmThe Great Santa Claus Switchas Thog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)1969TVSesame Streetas Aloysius Snuffleupagus1969FilmHey Cinderella!as Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)1969TVPeter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitätenas Self1969FilmThe Cubeas Monk1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1967TVNBC Experiment in Televisionas Monk1965FilmThe Reindeeras Donder (voice)