Jerry Nelson
American puppeteer, singer and voice actor (1934–2012)
Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer. He was best known for his work with The Muppets. He was known 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.
Jerry Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jerry L. Nelson July 10, 1934 |
| Died | August 23, 2012 (aged 78) Cape Cod, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Prostate cancer, COPD and Emphysema |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Puppeteer, voice actor, singer |
| Years active | 1965 – 2012 |
| Known for | The Muppet Show, Sesame Street |
| Spouse(s) | Jan Nelson (? – 2012; his death) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Nelson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He worked as a puppeteer from 1965 until 2011. He died on August 23, 2012 from complications of prostate cancer in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nelson also suffered emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1] He was 78 years old.
References
change- ↑ Day, Patrick Kevin (24 August 2012). "'Sesame Street' puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
Other websites
change- Jerry Nelson on IMDb
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