Spent the first eleven years of his life in Leland, Mississippi

Founded and was president of Jim Henson Productions

Produced first TV series, "Sam and Friends" for WRC-TV in Washington, DC

Was a puppeteer for the "Jimmy Dean Show"

Produced first short film, "Time Piece", featuring the Muppets

Created and was puppeteer on "Sesame Street"

Created, produced and was puppetteer on "The Muppet Show"

Produced first feature, "The Muppet Movie"; also performed the voices of Kermit the Frog/Rowlf/Dr. Teeth and Waldorf

Directed first feature (also co-produced and played the voice of Kermit the Frog), "The Great Muppet Caper

Executive producer of "Fraggle Rock"