Jim Henson

James Maury "Jim" Henson (Born September 24, 1936) is an American Puppeteer who is best known as the creator of the Muppets, he's the performer behind many of the troupe's famous Characters including Kermit the Frog, Ernie and Rowlf the Dog.

Early Years
James Maury Henson was born in Greenville, Missipippi in 1936, the younger of the two Boys. Ten years later, in 1946, Henson moved with his Family to Hyattsville, Maryland, a Suburb near Washington D.C..