Jerry Nelson

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.

This article is about the puppeteer. For the astronomer, see Jerry Nelson (astronomer).
Jerry Nelson
Nelson with the Count in a Sesame Street publicity photograph from June 2012
Born(1934-07-10)July 10, 1934
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2012(2012-08-23) (aged 78)
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, U.S.
OccupationPuppeteer
Years active1965–2012
Spouses
  • Jacqueline Gordon (divorced)
Jan Nelson
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(m. 1984)​
Children1
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