Person

Jerry Nelson

Acting · 1934–2012 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Filmography

2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
2017Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World WatchedSelf
2015Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2014Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
2014Muppets Most WantedAnnouncer (voice) (uncredited)
2012Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersCount von Count
2012Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2011The MuppetsTelethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2011Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and FriendsChannel Announcer
2010Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
2009Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoHerry Monster (voice)
2008Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandCount Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
2008Studio DC: Almost LiveFloyd Pepper (voice only in the first episode)
2008Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer VacationCount von Count (voice)
2008The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost LiveSgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
2008Sesame Street: Count on SportsCount von Count
2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownCount von Count (voice)
2006A Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
2006Best Ever Muppet MomentsSelf
2005Behind the Scenes in Frogtown HollowSelf
2005Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares AwayGobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)
2004Muppet History 101
2004Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
2004Muppet Music MomentsSelf
2004Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, GroverMr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
2004Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure
2004Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice)
2004Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?The Count
2004Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best BitesGreen Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)
2003Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)The Count
2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Johnson (voice)
2002It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas MovieRobin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
2002Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseThe Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
2002Kermit's Swamp YearsStatler (voice)
2002Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayKermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!The Count
2002Elmo's World: Family FeatureCactus / Accordion / Herry Monster
2002I Love MuppetsSelf
2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Fred the Wonder Horse
2001The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops
2001Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfTwo-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)
2000Sheep in the Big CityGeneral Public
2000Sesame Street: Elmo's WorldCactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)
1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandCount / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
1999Muppets from SpaceRobin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
1999The Very Best of the Muppet ShowFloyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
1999The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
1999Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite SongsCount von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)
1999Sesame Unpaved
1999CinderElmoCount von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
1998The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetVarious characters (archive footage)
1998Seymore the SnailSeymore (voice)
1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Fiesta!Carlos / Parker (voice)
1997Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!The Count
1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeTwo Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)
1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasCount von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)
1996The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
1996Sniz and Fondue
1996Muppets TonightStatler / Jowls / Mama Fiama
1996Muppet Treasure IslandStatler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
1996Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure IslandMad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)
1996Sesame Street: Imagine That!The Amazing Mumford
1994The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage)
1994Muppet Classic TheaterRobin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)
1994Secret Life of ToysBalthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz
1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Count(voice)
1993Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!Count von Count and Herry Monster
1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationThe Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
1993Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1992Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Robin
1992The Muppet Christmas CarolTiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
1992Getting Ready to Read"OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
1991Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street AnimalsThe Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)
1990The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonRobin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
1990Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His MusicSelf / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
1990The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldCamilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)
1990Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Count von Count / Duck (voice)
1990The Earth Day SpecialRobin the Frog (voice)
1990Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)
1990Sesame Street: Monster Hits!Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)
1989The Song of the Cloud ForestRalph Robin / Jack (voice)
1989Dog CityBubba / Spot (voice)
1989The Jim Henson HourSelf / Various
1989Lighthouse IslandFred
1988Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckiePretty Great Performances Announcer/Mr. Johnson/Count Von Count (voice)
1988Muppet Studios Presents: You're the DirectorDr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)
1987A Muppet Family ChristmasRobin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
1987Down at Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self
1987Sesame Street: Sing Along
1986The Christmas ToyBalthasar (voice)
1986Fraggles Look For JobsGobo (voice)
1986Sesame Street: Learning About LettersMr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)
1986The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsCamilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle
1986Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & StoriesCount von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)
1986Sesame Street: Learning About NumbersCount von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)
1985Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
1985Follow That BirdCount von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
1985Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffWhatnot Monster (voice)
1985Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
1985Fraggle Rock: Scared SillyGobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)
1984The Bells of Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle (voice)
1984The Muppets Take ManhattanCamilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
1983Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Count (voice)
1983Big Bird in ChinaTwo-Headed Monster (voice)
1983Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the MuppetsSgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)
1983Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockGobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)
1983Fraggle RockGobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)
1982The Dark CrystalHigh Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
1981Of Muppets & MenSelf
1981The Great Muppet CaperSergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
1981The Muppets Go to the MoviesLew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)
1979John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherCamilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
1979The Muppet MovieFloyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
1979The Muppets Go HollywoodVarious Muppets
1979A Walking Tour of Sesame StreetThe Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)
1979Muppet Gimme a BreakBread Roll in "Meal Break"
1978Christmas Eve on Sesame StreetSnuffy / The Count (voice)
1978Julie Andrews: One Step Into SpringFloyd Pepper
1978The Vent EventDr. Jerry Nelson
1977The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy SpecialRobin the Frog
1977Emmet Otter's Jug-Band ChristmasEmmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
1977The Royal Variety Performance 1977
1976The Muppet ShowFloyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
1976Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun!
1975Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?Self
1975Saturday Night LiveScred (voice)
1975Muppet Picker UpperP. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)
1975The Muppet IntroductionP. Fenton Cosgrove
1974Out to LunchCount von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
1973Julie on Sesame StreetBiff/ Mr. Snuffleupagus/ Frazzle (voice)
1972The Muppet Musicians of BremenT.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)
1971Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceRobin / Featherstone (voice)
1971Pure GoldieSnivelly (voice)
1970The Great Santa Claus SwitchThog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)
1969Sesame StreetAloysius Snuffleupagus
1969Hey Cinderella!Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)
1969Peter Alexander präsentiert SpezialitätenSelf
1969The CubeMonk
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1967NBC Experiment in TelevisionMonk
1965The ReindeerDonder (voice)

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