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Cheryl Henson

Born 1961-08-07USA

Cheryl Lee Henson (born August 7, 1961) has served as the President of the Jim Henson Foundation since 1992. She is a philanthropist and supporter of puppetry arts and artists, and serves as a board member of The Jim Henson Company. She was honored in 2010 at the LaMama Gala, and in 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf 2015In Their Own Words: Jim HensonSelf - Daughter 2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneySelf 2005Behind the Scenes in Frogtown HollowSelf 1990The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonAdditional Muppet Performer 1990Jim Henson's Memorial ServiceRole 1986LabyrinthFirey 4 1979John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherAdditional Muppet Performer 1979The Muppet MovieAdditional Muppet Performer 1967Bufferin: MemoriesDaughter 1965Run, RunChild