Brian Henson Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Golden Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture - Animated or Mixed Media for "Muppet Treasure Island" in 1997
• Won a Fantafestival Award for Best Direction for "The Muppet Christmas Carol" in 1993
• Won the Gérardmer Film Festival Audience Award for "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story" in 2002
• Is the son of the famous puppeteer and actor Jim Henson
• Began working outside of his father's company in his early 20s, starting as a special effects puppeteer on "Return to Oz․"
• Made several appearances the "Number Song Series" segments that his father filmed for "Sesame Street․"
• Best known as the chairman of The Jim Henson Company and the executive producer of "Sid the Science Kid" and "Farscape․"
• Has made many advances in Jim Henson's Creature Shop, including the Henson Performance Control System and the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio
• Has done voices and puppeteering on several programs, including "That Puppet Game Show," "Dinosaurs," and "Muppets Tonight․"