7.2
Movie
Acting
Jerry Nelson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Credits
- 150 titles
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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Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
7.5
Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol
6.3
Movie
Muppets Most Wanted
7.2
Movie
The Muppet Movie
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
6.7
Movie
Muppet Treasure Island
6.6
Movie
The Muppets Take Manhattan
6.1
Movie
Muppets from Space
8.0
TV
The Muppet Show
6.9
Movie
The Great Muppet Caper
7.1
TV
Sesame Street
7.3
TV
Fraggle Rock
6.9
Movie
A Muppet Family Christmas
6.0
Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
6.2
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
6.5
Movie
Follow That Bird
6.9
Movie
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
6.6
TV
Sheep in the Big City
Acting credits 150
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting Film | Herry Monster / Various Characters |
| 2017 | Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched Film | Self |
| 2015 | Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Film | |
| 2014 | Jim Henson: Behind the Seams Film | |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted Film | Announcer (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2012 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers Film | Count von Count |
| 2012 | Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars Film | |
| 2011 | The Muppets Film | Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2011 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends Film | Channel Announcer |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 Film | Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice) |
| 2009 | Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story Film | |
| 2009 | Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland Film | |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo Film | Herry Monster (voice) |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland Film | Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice) |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation Film | Count von Count (voice) |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live Film | Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice) |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Count on Sports Film | Count von Count |
| 2007 | Elmo's Christmas Countdown Film | Count von Count (voice) |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Film | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Best Ever Muppet Moments Film | Self |
| 2005 | Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow Film | Self |
| 2005 | Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away Film | Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice) |
| 2004 | Muppet History 101 Film | |
| 2004 | Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments Film | |
| 2004 | Muppet Music Moments Film | Self |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover Film | Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice) |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure Film | |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! Film | The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice) |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Film | The Count |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites Film | Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice) |
| 2003 | Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) Film | The Count |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! Film | |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Film | Mr. Johnson (voice) |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Film | Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! Film | |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse Film | The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice) |
| 2002 | Kermit's Swamp Years Film | Statler (voice) |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play Film | Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! Film | The Count |
| 2002 | Elmo's World: Family Feature Film | Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster |
| 2002 | I Love Muppets Film | Self |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! Film | Fred the Wonder Horse |
| 2001 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 Film | Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops |
| 2001 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf Film | Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice) |
| 2000 | Sheep in the Big City TV | General Public (27 ep) |
| 2000 | Sesame Street: Elmo's World Film | Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment) |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Film | Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice) |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space Film | Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice) |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show Film | Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 Film | Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla |
| 1999 | Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs Film | Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice) |
| 1999 | Sesame Unpaved TV | (67 ep) |
| 1999 | CinderElmo Film | Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice) |
| 1998 | The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Film | Various characters (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Seymore the Snail Film | Seymore (voice) |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Film | The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice) |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Fiesta! Film | Carlos / Parker (voice) |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! Film | The Count |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Quiet Time Film | Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted Film | In Memory Of |