Jerry Nelson

January 10, 2024
Puppeteer

Quick Facts

Jerry Nelson
Full Name Jerry Nelson
Occupation Puppeteer
Date Of Birth Jul 10, 1934(1934-07-10)
Age 90
Date Of Death 2012-08-23
Birthplace Tulsa
Country United States
Birth City Oklahoma
Horoscope Cancer

Jerry Nelson Biography

Name Jerry Nelson
Birthday Jul 10
Birth Year 1934
Place Of Birth Tulsa
Home Town Oklahoma
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer
Spouse Jan Nelson
Children(s) Christine Nelson

Jerry Nelson is one of the most popular and richest Puppeteer who was born on July 10, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Famous puppeteer who was featured on Sesame Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

He was a collaborator alongside He worked with Jim Henson..

He had one child with his partner, Jacqueline Nelson Gordon.

Jerry Nelson Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Puppeteer
House Living in own house.

Jerry Nelson is one of the richest Puppeteer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerry Nelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played the Muppet character Snuffleupagus. Snuffleupagus.

He also appeared in the cartoon series on the network, Sheep in the Big City.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jerry Nelson Dating?

According to our records, Jerry Nelson married to Jan Nelson. As of December 1, 2023, Jerry Nelson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jerry Ranked on the list of most popular Puppeteer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerry Nelson celebrates birthday on July 10 of every year.

Why did they get rid of the Count on Sesame Street?

This aspect of the Count’s personality, however, was abruptly ended in 1975 out of concern that it might frighten younger viewers , and this practice was changed, as he became friendlier, did not have hypnotic powers, did not enter or exit the scene holding his cape over his face, and interacted more pleasantly with the …

Who does Elmo's voice now?

Kevin Clash grew up dreaming of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Today, he is the man behind Elmo, among Sesame Street’s most beloved characters.

Who does the voice of the Count on Sesame Street?

Voiced by

When did Jerry Nelson retire?

Though Nelson retired from physical puppeteering in 2004 , he continued to lend his voice to several muppets right up until his death.

Why is Kermit no longer on Sesame Street?

Steve Whitmire, who had voiced Kermit the Frog for 27 years before being fired by Disney, says he was let go because he spoke up about changes being made to the character he felt were against what creator Jim Henson would have wanted.

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