Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Acting

Born:
1934-07-10
Died:
2012-08-24
Place of birth:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024Self (archive footage)
Movie
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

5.52019Herry Monster / Various Characters
Movie
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

8.22017Self
Movie
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

2015
Movie
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014
Movie
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012Count von Count
Movie
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

2012
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

6.72011Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends

2011Channel Announcer
Movie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

8.02010Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2.02009
Movie
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009Herry Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

6.02008Count von Count (voice)
Movie
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

8.02008Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008Count von Count
Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

6.22007Count von Count (voice)
Movie
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

6.72006Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras

Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras

2006Count Von Count
Movie
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

6.02006Self
Movie
Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow

2005Self
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)
Movie
Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101

2004
Movie
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004
Movie
Muppet Music Moments

Muppet Music Moments

2004Self
Movie
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure

10.02004
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

7.62004The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004The Count
Movie
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)

2003The Count
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

8.02003
Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

10.02003Mr. Johnson (voice)
Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

6.12002Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

7.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

10.02002The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
Movie
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

5.82002Statler (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

8.22002Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002The Count
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster
Movie
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

6.32002Self
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

6.02001Fred the Wonder Horse
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

7.02001Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)
Movie
Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

6.62000General Public
TV
Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

8.02000Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
Movie
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

6.11999Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

7.01999Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

6.71999Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

5.01999Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)
Movie
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999
TV
CinderElmo

CinderElmo

6.31999Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
Movie
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street

9.01998Various characters (archive footage)
Movie
Seymore the Snail

Seymore the Snail

1998Seymore (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

6.11998The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

5.71997Carlos / Parker (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!

6.41997The Count
Movie