Brian Henson

Brian Henson

62 · Born: Nov 30, 1962

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1962 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Mia Sara

    ( Apr 6, 2010 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Ellis Flyte

    ( Nov 5, 1990 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Jane Henson
  • Jim Henson
Relatives
  • Lisa Henson (Sibling)
  • Heather Henson (Sibling)
  • Cheryl Henson (Sibling)
  • John Henson (Sibling)
  • Katrina Henson (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Born on November 3, 1963, Brian Henson is a renowned and accomplished individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As a talented puppeteer, director, producer, and technician, he has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for his exceptional skills and contributions.

As the son of the legendary puppeteers Jane and Jim Henson, Brian was born in the iconic city of New York, New York. His family's rich history and legacy in the world of puppetry and entertainment undoubtedly had a profound influence on his early life and career.

Interestingly, Brian's sister Lisa has followed in their parents' footsteps and has taken on the role of CEO of The Jim Henson Company, while Brian himself serves as the chairman of the same esteemed organization.

Career

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2021
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2018
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2005
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2002
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Scooter / Janice / Sal Minella (voice)
{"id":4227,"title":"Muppets from Space","year":"1999","character":"Dr. Phil Van Neuter \/ Sal Minella (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/muppets-from-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/387jj1l0mk3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/387jj1l0mk3g.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space as Dr. Phil Van Neuter / Sal Minella (voice)
{"id":6253,"title":"Muppet Treasure Island","year":"1996","character":"(voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/muppet-treasure-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5esc1rb1os10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5esc1rb1os10.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island as (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":6365,"title":"Muppets Tonight","year":1996,"character":"Sal Minella \/ Seymour \/ Dr. Phil Van Neuter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/muppets-tonight","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6365.jpg"},"released":1}
Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight as Sal Minella / Seymour / Dr. Phil Van Neuter
{"id":58212,"title":"Muppet Classic Theater","year":"1994","character":"Andy Pig \/ Mink in 'Gotta Get That Name' (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/muppet-classic-theater","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58212.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58212.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Muppet Classic Theater
Muppet Classic Theater as Andy Pig / Mink in 'Gotta Get That Name' (voice)
{"id":814,"title":"Dinosaurs","year":1991,"character":"Aubrey Molehill (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dinosaurs","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gjf7ormt68g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gjf7ormt68g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs as Aubrey Molehill (voice)
{"id":160015,"title":"The Jim Henson Hour","year":"1990","character":"Dog(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-jim-henson-hour-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160015.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":8415,"title":"The Jim Henson Hour","year":1989,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-jim-henson-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8415.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":9837,"title":"The Storyteller","year":1988,"character":"Griffin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-storyteller","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9837.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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1986
The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy as Cruiser (voice)
{"id":6869,"title":"Labyrinth","year":"1986","character":"Hoggle \/ Goblin (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/labyrinth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p3hlijgdc90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p3hlijgdc90.jpg"},"released":1}
Labyrinth
Labyrinth as Hoggle / Goblin (voice)
{"id":6982,"title":"Return to Oz","year":"1985","character":"Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/return-to-oz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56or0dur9cl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56or0dur9cl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Return to Oz
Return to Oz as Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)
{"id":6373,"title":"The Muppets Take Manhattan","year":"1984","character":"Additional Muppet Performer (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-muppets-take-manhattan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4i259chhtq20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4i259chhtq20.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
{"id":63320,"title":"Split Image","year":"1982","character":"Jerry","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/split-image","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63320.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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1979
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie as Additional Muppet Performer
{"id":262744,"title":"Jim Henson: Idea Man","year":"2024","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jim-henson-idea-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_262744.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_262744.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
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2021
{"id":121746,"title":"Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street","year":"2021","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/street-gang-how-we-got-to-sesame-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121746.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121746.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":179862,"title":"Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/derek-delgaudios-in-of-itself","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_179862.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_179862.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":7173,"title":"Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/jim-hensons-creature-shop-challenge","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7173.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7173.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":106485,"title":"A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!","year":"2011","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-night-at-the-movies-merry-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_106485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_106485.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":149828,"title":"Journey Through the Labyrinth","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/journey-through-the-labyrinth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149828.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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{"id":49884,"title":"Best Ever Muppet Moments","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/best-ever-muppet-moments","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49884.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":153662,"title":"I Love Muppets","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/i-love-muppets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153662.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":158133,"title":"Great Performances","year":"1994","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/great-performances-1994-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158133.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":61861,"title":"Inside the Labyrinth","year":"1986","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/inside-the-labyrinth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61861.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":62828,"title":"Henson's Place","year":"1984","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hensons-place-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62828.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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2018
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1996
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1992
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2001