Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. Throughout the '60s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street.

Characters performed by Jerry Nelson. lead singer in "Surprise!" monkey in "Has Anybody Seen My Dog?" pig in "Has Anybody Seen My Dog?" Green man in "How Do You Get from Here to There?" grandmother in Who's That? clam in Where Do I Belong? haystack in Where Do I Belong? haystack in OOO-Klahoma! The number 8 in What's the Name of That Song?

Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. 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 is the guitar player for the Country Trio, a Muppet band that performed in variety show appearances in the mid 70s, and occasionally on The Muppet Show. Jerry, and his fellow Trio members Jim and Frank, are based on their respective performers.

Jerome Ravn Juhl (June 28, 1938 – September 25, 2005) was an American television and film writer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Juhl was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota; his family moved to Menlo Park, California, when he was 14.

Jerry Nelson. Actor: The Muppet Show. Puppeteer, actor, musician, and master of voices, Jerry Nelson originally joined Henson & Company as a temporary replacement for Frank Oz, who had been drafted into the armed services in the 60's.

From his humble roots in Oklahoma to his hand in creating cultural icons (The Count Von Count, Floyd Pepper, Gobo Fraggle, Robin), Jerry has accomplished much in his long and distinguished career. Although you don’t ever see him, you know and appreciate when he’s there.

In his career as a Muppeteer, Nelson created numerous "personalities" that appeared on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. He was the original Mr. Snuffleupagus, performing that creature from 1971 to 1978.

Jerome Lawrence "Jerry" Nelson was an American puppeteer, singer, and musician, who started his career working for Bill Baird. Throughout the 1960s, he worked on-and-off with Jim Henson before officially joining Henson's company full-time in 1970, becoming one of …

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. Nelson was born in Tulsa ...