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Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Acting·1934–2012·115 films

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.…

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Filmography

The Muppets
The Muppets (2011)Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal (1982)High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie (1979)Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space (1999)Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
A Muppet Family Christmas
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird (1985)Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)Self (archive footage)
Kermit's Swamp Years
Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)Statler (voice)
The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy (1986)Balthasar (voice)
The Cube
The Cube (1969)Monk
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)Various Muppets
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978)Snuffy / The Count (voice)
Muppet Classic Theater
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990)Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)
I Love Muppets
I Love Muppets (2002)Self
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983)Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)
The Muppets Go to the Movies
The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)
The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special (1990)Robin the Frog (voice)
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971)Robin / Featherstone (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)Count von Count (voice)
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched (2017)Self
The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)Thog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson (1994)Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)
Dog City
Dog City (1989)Bubba / Spot (voice)
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972)T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)
Hey Cinderella!
Hey Cinderella! (1969)Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
CinderElmo
CinderElmo (1999)Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)The Count (voice)
Big Bird in China
Big Bird in China (1983)Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002)Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997)The Count
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)Pretty Great Performances Announcer/Mr. Johnson/Count Von Count (voice)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)Count von Count / Duck (voice)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)
Julie on Sesame Street
Julie on Sesame Street (1973)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! (1993)Count von Count and Herry Monster
Of Muppets & Men
Of Muppets & Men (1981)Self
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997)Carlos / Parker (voice)
Lighthouse Island
Lighthouse Island (1989)Fred
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live (2008)Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
The Very Best of the Muppet Show (1999)Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch (1974)Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf (2001)Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)Self
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring (1978)Floyd Pepper
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 (1999)Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000)Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs (1999)Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990)Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)Whatnot Monster (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993)Count(voice)
Muppet Picker Upper
Muppet Picker Upper (1975)P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001)Fred the Wonder Horse
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers (1986)Count von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along (1987)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003)Mr. Johnson (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002)The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters (1986)Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998)Various characters (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo (2009)Herry Monster (voice)
Pure Goldie
Pure Goldie (1971)Snivelly (voice)
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! (1990)Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991)The Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)
The Bells of Fraggle Rock
The Bells of Fraggle Rock (1984)Gobo Fraggle (voice)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 (2010)Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004)The Count
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That! (1996)The Amazing Mumford
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008)Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock (1983)Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015)
The Song of the Cloud Forest
The Song of the Cloud Forest (1989)Ralph Robin / Jack (voice)
Getting Ready to Read
Getting Ready to Read (1992)"OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004)Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986)Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004)Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012)Count von Count
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977 (1977)
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away (2005)Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)
Down at Fraggle Rock
Down at Fraggle Rock (1987)Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self
The Reindeer
The Reindeer (1965)Donder (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs (1993)
Fraggles Look For Jobs
Fraggles Look For Jobs (1986)Gobo (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends (2011)Channel Announcer
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002)The Count
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives? (1975)Self
Elmo's World: Family Feature
Elmo's World: Family Feature (2002)Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly (1985)Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)
The Muppet Introduction
The Muppet Introduction (1975)P. Fenton Cosgrove
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Sesame Street: Count on Sports (2008)Count von Count
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) (2003)The Count
Seymore the Snail
Seymore the Snail (1998)Seymore (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation (2008)Count von Count (voice)