Jim Henson's birthday remembered
The gist
Jim Henson, born September 24, 1936, was remembered on his 90th birthday with events and tributes.
The puppeteer died in 1990 at 53.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 1936Jim Henson, legendary puppeteer and filmmaker, was born.
- 1965Henson directed, wrote and starred in the short film Time Piece, the only Oscar nomination he received.
- 1969Henson was offered the chance to work on Sesame Street.